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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.01, 10,740.94 and 3,001.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.01, 10,740.94 and 3,001.91 is: 4,501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.01 : 10,740.94 = 3,001.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.01/10,740.94 = 3,001.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.01x = 10,740.94 × 3,001.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.01x = 32,243,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,243,273.99/7,162.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.99

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