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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.61, 10,872.08 and 4,166.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.61, 10,872.08 and 4,166.45 is: 6,250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.61 : 10,872.08 = 4,166.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.61/10,872.08 = 4,166.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.61x = 10,872.08 × 4,166.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.61x = 45,297,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,297,902.52/7,246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.91

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