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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,163.05, 10,744.70 and 2,483.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,163.05, 10,744.70 and 2,483.21 is: 3,724.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,163.05 : 10,744.70 = 2,483.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,163.05/10,744.70 = 2,483.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,163.05x = 10,744.70 × 2,483.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,163.05x = 26,681,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,681,314.46/7,163.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.85

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