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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.65, 10,659.33 and 3,155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.65, 10,659.33 and 3,155.36 is: 4,734.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.65 : 10,659.33 = 3,155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.65/10,659.33 = 3,155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.65x = 10,659.33 × 3,155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.65x = 33,633,970.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,633,970.21/7,104.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.08

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