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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.05, 10,743.15 and 3,465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.05, 10,743.15 and 3,465.04 is: 5,199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.05 : 10,743.15 = 3,465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.05/10,743.15 = 3,465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.05x = 10,743.15 × 3,465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.05x = 37,225,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,225,373.44/7,160.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.04

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