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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,165.58, 10,748.50 and 2,485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,165.58, 10,748.50 and 2,485.76 is: 3,728.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,165.58 : 10,748.50 = 2,485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,165.58/10,748.50 = 2,485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,165.58x = 10,748.50 × 2,485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,165.58x = 26,718,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,718,125.19/7,165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.68

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