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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,165.46, 10,744.71 and 2,485.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,165.46, 10,744.71 and 2,485.74 is: 3,727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,165.46 : 10,744.71 = 2,485.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,165.46/10,744.71 = 2,485.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,165.46x = 10,744.71 × 2,485.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,165.46x = 26,708,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,708,555.44/7,165.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.41

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