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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,119.91, 10,686.37 and 3,612.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,119.91, 10,686.37 and 3,612.34 is: 5,421.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,119.91 : 10,686.37 = 3,612.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,119.91/10,686.37 = 3,612.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,119.91x = 10,686.37 × 3,612.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,119.91x = 38,602,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602,801.81/7,119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.81

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