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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.44, 10,661.52 and 3,644.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.44, 10,661.52 and 3,644.12 is: 5,468.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.44 : 10,661.52 = 3,644.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.44/10,661.52 = 3,644.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.44x = 10,661.52 × 3,644.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.44x = 38,851,858.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,851,858.26/7,104.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,468.67

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