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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,115.78, 10,668.12 and 4,341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,115.78, 10,668.12 and 4,341.96 is: 6,509.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,115.78 : 10,668.12 = 4,341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,115.78/10,668.12 = 4,341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,115.78x = 10,668.12 × 4,341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,115.78x = 46,320,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,320,550.32/7,115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,509.55

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