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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,163.48, 10,741.17 and 2,231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,163.48, 10,741.17 and 2,231.66 is: 3,346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,163.48 : 10,741.17 = 2,231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,163.48/10,741.17 = 2,231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,163.48x = 10,741.17 × 2,231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,163.48x = 23,970,639.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,970,639.44/7,163.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.23

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