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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.43, 10,734.16 and 2,542.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.43, 10,734.16 and 2,542.35 is: 3,811.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.43 : 10,734.16 = 2,542.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.43/10,734.16 = 2,542.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.43x = 10,734.16 × 2,542.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.43x = 27,289,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,289,991.68/7,160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.22

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