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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,164.83, 10,747.25 and 3,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,164.83, 10,747.25 and 3,003.72 is: 4,505.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,164.83 : 10,747.25 = 3,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,164.83/10,747.25 = 3,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,164.83x = 10,747.25 × 3,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,164.83x = 32,281,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,281,714.75/7,164.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.58

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