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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.86, 10,749.76 and 2,951.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.86, 10,749.76 and 2,951.34 is: 4,425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.86 : 10,749.76 = 2,951.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.86/10,749.76 = 2,951.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.86x = 10,749.76 × 2,951.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.86x = 31,726,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,726,196.68/7,168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.56

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