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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.26, 10,744.58 and 2,999.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.26, 10,744.58 and 2,999.92 is: 4,501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.26 : 10,744.58 = 2,999.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.26/10,744.58 = 2,999.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.26x = 10,744.58 × 2,999.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.26x = 32,232,880.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,232,880.43/7,160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.64

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