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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.21, 10,746.96 and 3,266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.21, 10,746.96 and 3,266.11 is: 4,900.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.21 : 10,746.96 = 3,266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.21/10,746.96 = 3,266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.21x = 10,746.96 × 3,266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.21x = 35,100,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,100,753.53/7,162.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.83

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