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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,128.74, 10,697.69 and 3,844.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,128.74, 10,697.69 and 3,844.12 is: 5,768.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,128.74 : 10,697.69 = 3,844.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,128.74/10,697.69 = 3,844.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,128.74x = 10,697.69 × 3,844.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,128.74x = 41,123,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,123,204.08/7,128.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,768.65

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