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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.60, 10,741.68 and 1,968.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.60, 10,741.68 and 1,968.24 is: 2,952.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.60 : 10,741.68 = 1,968.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.60/10,741.68 = 1,968.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.60x = 10,741.68 × 1,968.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.60x = 21,142,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,142,204.24/7,161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.16

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