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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,126.67, 10,694.61 and 3,842.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,126.67, 10,694.61 and 3,842.06 is: 5,765.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,126.67 : 10,694.61 = 3,842.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,126.67/10,694.61 = 3,842.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,126.67x = 10,694.61 × 3,842.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,126.67x = 41,089,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,089,279.82/7,126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,765.56

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