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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.73, 10,739.67 and 2,416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.73, 10,739.67 and 2,416.42 is: 3,624.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.73 : 10,739.67 = 2,416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.73/10,739.67 = 2,416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.73x = 10,739.67 × 2,416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.73x = 25,951,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,951,499.68/7,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.14

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