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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.14, 10,727.51 and 2,990.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.14, 10,727.51 and 2,990.98 is: 4,481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.14 : 10,727.51 = 2,990.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.14/10,727.51 = 2,990.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.14x = 10,727.51 × 2,990.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.14x = 32,085,767.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,085,767.86/7,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.16

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