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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.59, 10,736.01 and 4,529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.59, 10,736.01 and 4,529.71 is: 6,791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.59 : 10,736.01 = 4,529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.59/10,736.01 = 4,529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.59x = 10,736.01 × 4,529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.59x = 48,631,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,631,011.86/7,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,791.48

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