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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.36, 10,742.64 and 1,967.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.36, 10,742.64 and 1,967.28 is: 2,951.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.36 : 10,742.64 = 1,967.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.36/10,742.64 = 1,967.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.36x = 10,742.64 × 1,967.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.36x = 21,133,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133,780.82/7,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,951.08

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