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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.15, 10,748.16 and 2,485.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.15, 10,748.16 and 2,485.89 is: 3,727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.15 : 10,748.16 = 2,485.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.15/10,748.16 = 2,485.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.15x = 10,748.16 × 2,485.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.15x = 26,718,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,718,743.46/7,167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.95

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