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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.46, 10,747.36 and 3,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.46, 10,747.36 and 3,266.36 is: 4,901.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.46 : 10,747.36 = 3,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.46/10,747.36 = 3,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.46x = 10,747.36 × 3,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.46x = 35,104,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,104,746.81/7,162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.21

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