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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.08, 10,744.20 and 2,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.08, 10,744.20 and 2,544 is: 3,816.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.08 : 10,744.20 = 2,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.08/10,744.20 = 2,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.08x = 10,744.20 × 2,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.08x = 27,333,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,333,244.80/7,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.38

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