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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,164.05, 10,739.59 and 2,545.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,164.05, 10,739.59 and 2,545.97 is: 3,816.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,164.05 : 10,739.59 = 2,545.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,164.05/10,739.59 = 2,545.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,164.05x = 10,739.59 × 2,545.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,164.05x = 27,342,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,342,673.95/7,164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.65

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