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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.29, 10,676.40 and 4,343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.29, 10,676.40 and 4,343.53 is: 6,508.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.29 : 10,676.40 = 4,343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.29/10,676.40 = 4,343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.29x = 10,676.40 × 4,343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.29x = 46,373,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,373,283.36/7,125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,508.26

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