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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,163.16, 10,738.66 and 3,001.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,163.16, 10,738.66 and 3,001.17 is: 4,499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,163.16 : 10,738.66 = 3,001.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,163.16/10,738.66 = 3,001.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,163.16x = 10,738.66 × 3,001.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,163.16x = 32,228,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,228,544.23/7,163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.21

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