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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,166.72, 10,746.62 and 3,005.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,166.72, 10,746.62 and 3,005.61 is: 4,506.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,166.72 : 10,746.62 = 3,005.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,166.72/10,746.62 = 3,005.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,166.72x = 10,746.62 × 3,005.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,166.72x = 32,300,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300,148.54/7,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.96

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