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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.21, 10,745.46 and 3,265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.21, 10,745.46 and 3,265.11 is: 4,899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.21 : 10,745.46 = 3,265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.21/10,745.46 = 3,265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.21x = 10,745.46 × 3,265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.21x = 35,085,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,085,108.90/7,161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.33

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