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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.54, 10,741.23 and 2,481.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.54, 10,741.23 and 2,481.29 is: 3,721.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.54 : 10,741.23 = 2,481.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.54/10,741.23 = 2,481.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.54x = 10,741.23 × 2,481.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.54x = 26,652,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,652,052.88/7,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.04

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