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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.35, 10,742.09 and 2,231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.35, 10,742.09 and 2,231.03 is: 3,346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.35 : 10,742.09 = 2,231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.35/10,742.09 = 2,231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.35x = 10,742.09 × 2,231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.35x = 23,965,860.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,965,860.19/7,161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.56

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