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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,123.94, 10,686.76 and 2,966.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,123.94, 10,686.76 and 2,966.75 is: 4,450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,123.94 : 10,686.76 = 2,966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,123.94/10,686.76 = 2,966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,123.94x = 10,686.76 × 2,966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,123.94x = 31,704,945.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,704,945.23/7,123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.48

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