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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,105, 10,661.34 and 3,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,105, 10,661.34 and 3,457 is: 5,187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,105 : 10,661.34 = 3,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,105/10,661.34 = 3,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,105x = 10,661.34 × 3,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,105x = 36,856,252.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,856,252.38/7,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.37

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