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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.39, 10,995.66 and 3,166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.39, 10,995.66 and 3,166.26 is: 4,750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.39 : 10,995.66 = 3,166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.39/10,995.66 = 3,166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.39x = 10,995.66 × 3,166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.39x = 34,815,118.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,815,118.43/7,328.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.72

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