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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.04, 10,741.56 and 3,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.04, 10,741.56 and 3,266.56 is: 4,899.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.04 : 10,741.56 = 3,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.04/10,741.56 = 3,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.04x = 10,741.56 × 3,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.04x = 35,087,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,087,950.23/7,161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.84

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