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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,126.65, 10,689.98 and 3,841.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,126.65, 10,689.98 and 3,841.29 is: 5,761.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,126.65 : 10,689.98 = 3,841.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,126.65/10,689.98 = 3,841.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,126.65x = 10,689.98 × 3,841.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,126.65x = 41,063,294.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,063,294.07/7,126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,761.94

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