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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.65, 10,691.48 and 3,842.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.65, 10,691.48 and 3,842.29 is: 5,763.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.65 : 10,691.48 = 3,842.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.65/10,691.48 = 3,842.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.65x = 10,691.48 × 3,842.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.65x = 41,079,766.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,079,766.69/7,127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,763.44

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