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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.81, 10,746.97 and 3,874.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.81, 10,746.97 and 3,874.83 is: 5,814.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.81 : 10,746.97 = 3,874.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.81/10,746.97 = 3,874.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.81x = 10,746.97 × 3,874.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.81x = 41,642,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,642,672.08/7,161.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.55

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