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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,166.68, 10,744.55 and 3,465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,166.68, 10,744.55 and 3,465.18 is: 5,195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,166.68 : 10,744.55 = 3,465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,166.68/10,744.55 = 3,465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,166.68x = 10,744.55 × 3,465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,166.68x = 37,231,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,231,795.44/7,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.13

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