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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.88, 10,660.39 and 3,814.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.88, 10,660.39 and 3,814.13 is: 5,722.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.88 : 10,660.39 = 3,814.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.88/10,660.39 = 3,814.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.88x = 10,660.39 × 3,814.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.88x = 40,660,050.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,660,050.47/7,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,722.84

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