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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.46, 10,741.50 and 3,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.46, 10,741.50 and 3,265.98 is: 4,899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.46 : 10,741.50 = 3,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.46/10,741.50 = 3,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.46x = 10,741.50 × 3,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.46x = 35,081,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,081,524.17/7,160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.34

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