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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.96, 10,748.28 and 3,058

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.96, 10,748.28 and 3,058 is: 4,588.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.96 : 10,748.28 = 3,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.96/10,748.28 = 3,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.96x = 10,748.28 × 3,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.96x = 32,868,240.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,868,240.24/7,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.64

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