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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.43, 10,739.79 and 2,164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.43, 10,739.79 and 2,164.12 is: 3,245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.43 : 10,739.79 = 2,164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.43/10,739.79 = 2,164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.43x = 10,739.79 × 2,164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.43x = 23,242,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,242,167.49/7,162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.01

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