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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,123.95, 10,687.34 and 3,611.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,123.95, 10,687.34 and 3,611.18 is: 5,417.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,123.95 : 10,687.34 = 3,611.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,123.95/10,687.34 = 3,611.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,123.95x = 10,687.34 × 3,611.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,123.95x = 38,593,944.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,593,944.21/7,123.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,417.49

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