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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,165.66, 10,732.91 and 4,383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,165.66, 10,732.91 and 4,383.92 is: 6,566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,165.66 : 10,732.91 = 4,383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,165.66/10,732.91 = 4,383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,165.66x = 10,732.91 × 4,383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,165.66x = 47,052,218.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,052,218.81/7,165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.35

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