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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.34, 10,746.24 and 3,011.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.34, 10,746.24 and 3,011.61 is: 4,514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.34 : 10,746.24 = 3,011.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.34/10,746.24 = 3,011.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.34x = 10,746.24 × 3,011.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.34x = 32,363,483.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,363,483.85/7,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.15

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