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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,166.85, 10,752.09 and 2,236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,166.85, 10,752.09 and 2,236.53 is: 3,355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,166.85 : 10,752.09 = 2,236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,166.85/10,752.09 = 2,236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,166.85x = 10,752.09 × 2,236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,166.85x = 24,047,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,047,355.88/7,166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.36

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