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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.40, 10,752.32 and 1,974.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.40, 10,752.32 and 1,974.14 is: 2,961.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.40 : 10,752.32 = 1,974.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.40/10,752.32 = 1,974.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.40x = 10,752.32 × 1,974.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.40x = 21,226,536.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226,536.18/7,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.13

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