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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.72, 10,742.85 and 2,231.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.72, 10,742.85 and 2,231.79 is: 3,347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.72 : 10,742.85 = 2,231.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.72/10,742.85 = 2,231.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.72x = 10,742.85 × 2,231.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.72x = 23,975,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975,785.20/7,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.77

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