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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.74, 10,745.29 and 3,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.74, 10,745.29 and 3,003.06 is: 4,505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.74 : 10,745.29 = 3,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.74/10,745.29 = 3,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.74x = 10,745.29 × 3,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.74x = 32,268,714.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,268,714.05/7,162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.08

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