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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.97, 10,741.44 and 4,039.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.97, 10,741.44 and 4,039.55 is: 6,059.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.97 : 10,741.44 = 4,039.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.97/10,741.44 = 4,039.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.97x = 10,741.44 × 4,039.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.97x = 43,390,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,390,583.95/7,160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.32

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