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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.64, 10,745.34 and 2,547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.64, 10,745.34 and 2,547.88 is: 3,822.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.64 : 10,745.34 = 2,547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.64/10,745.34 = 2,547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.64x = 10,745.34 × 2,547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.64x = 27,377,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,377,836.88/7,161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.84

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