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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,119.74, 10,686.24 and 3,612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,119.74, 10,686.24 and 3,612.24 is: 5,421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,119.74 : 10,686.24 = 3,612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,119.74/10,686.24 = 3,612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,119.74x = 10,686.24 × 3,612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,119.74x = 38,601,263.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,601,263.58/7,119.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.72

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