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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,165.97, 10,748.72 and 3,270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,165.97, 10,748.72 and 3,270.35 is: 4,905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,165.97 : 10,748.72 = 3,270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,165.97/10,748.72 = 3,270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,165.97x = 10,748.72 × 3,270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,165.97x = 35,152,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,152,060.10/7,165.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.42

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