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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,166.58, 10,748.43 and 3,004.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,166.58, 10,748.43 and 3,004.89 is: 4,506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,166.58 : 10,748.43 = 3,004.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,166.58/10,748.43 = 3,004.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,166.58x = 10,748.43 × 3,004.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,166.58x = 32,297,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,297,849.82/7,166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.73

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