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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.22, 10,741.41 and 2,165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.22, 10,741.41 and 2,165.13 is: 3,247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.22 : 10,741.41 = 2,165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.22/10,741.41 = 2,165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.22x = 10,741.41 × 2,165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.22x = 23,256,549.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,256,549.03/7,162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.11

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