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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,164.14, 10,748.73 and 2,235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,164.14, 10,748.73 and 2,235.02 is: 3,353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,164.14 : 10,748.73 = 2,235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,164.14/10,748.73 = 2,235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,164.14x = 10,748.73 × 2,235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,164.14x = 24,023,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,023,626.52/7,164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.32

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