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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.60, 10,688.40 and 3,845.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.60, 10,688.40 and 3,845.10 is: 5,767.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.60 : 10,688.40 = 3,845.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.60/10,688.40 = 3,845.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.60x = 10,688.40 × 3,845.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.60x = 41,097,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,097,966.84/7,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,767.65

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