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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,165.47, 10,748.72 and 3,001.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,165.47, 10,748.72 and 3,001.29 is: 4,502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,165.47 : 10,748.72 = 3,001.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,165.47/10,748.72 = 3,001.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,165.47x = 10,748.72 × 3,001.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,165.47x = 32,260,025.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,260,025.85/7,165.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.15

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