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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.06, 10,751.16 and 1,974.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.06, 10,751.16 and 1,974.34 is: 2,961.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.06 : 10,751.16 = 1,974.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.06/10,751.16 = 1,974.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.06x = 10,751.16 × 1,974.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.06x = 21,226,445.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226,445.23/7,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.25

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