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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,165.20, 10,748.28 and 2,546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,165.20, 10,748.28 and 2,546.96 is: 3,820.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,165.20 : 10,748.28 = 2,546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,165.20/10,748.28 = 2,546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,165.20x = 10,748.28 × 2,546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,165.20x = 27,375,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,375,439.23/7,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.61

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