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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.29, 10,748.29 and 5,688.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.29, 10,748.29 and 5,688.97 is: 8,539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.29 : 10,748.29 = 5,688.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.29/10,748.29 = 5,688.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.29x = 10,748.29 × 5,688.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.29x = 61,146,668.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,146,668.93/7,160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,539.69

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