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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,186.38, 10,771.58 and 3,025.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,186.38, 10,771.58 and 3,025.16 is: 4,534.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,186.38 : 10,771.58 = 3,025.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,186.38/10,771.58 = 3,025.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,186.38x = 10,771.58 × 3,025.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,186.38x = 32,585,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,585,752.95/7,186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.38

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