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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,165.65, 10,746.86 and 3,010.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,165.65, 10,746.86 and 3,010.35 is: 4,514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,165.65 : 10,746.86 = 3,010.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,165.65/10,746.86 = 3,010.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,165.65x = 10,746.86 × 3,010.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,165.65x = 32,351,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,351,810.00/7,165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.85

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