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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.35, 10,669.61 and 3,413.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.35, 10,669.61 and 3,413.89 is: 5,121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.35 : 10,669.61 = 3,413.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.35/10,669.61 = 3,413.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.35x = 10,669.61 × 3,413.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.35x = 36,424,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,424,874.88/7,112.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.36

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