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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,161.92, 10,741.20 and 3,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,161.92, 10,741.20 and 3,462.32 is: 5,192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,161.92 : 10,741.20 = 3,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,161.92/10,741.20 = 3,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,161.92x = 10,741.20 × 3,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,161.92x = 37,189,471.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,189,471.58/7,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.67

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