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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.59, 10,744.40 and 5,416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.59, 10,744.40 and 5,416.26 is: 8,127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.59 : 10,744.40 = 5,416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.59/10,744.40 = 5,416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.59x = 10,744.40 × 5,416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.59x = 58,194,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,194,463.94/7,160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.05

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