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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.14, 10,741.92 and 2,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.14, 10,741.92 and 2,997.82 is: 4,497.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.14 : 10,741.92 = 2,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.14/10,741.92 = 2,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.14x = 10,741.92 × 2,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.14x = 32,202,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202,342.61/7,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.45

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