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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.74, 10,684.62 and 2,965.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.74, 10,684.62 and 2,965.26 is: 4,443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.74 : 10,684.62 = 2,965.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.74/10,684.62 = 2,965.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.74x = 10,684.62 × 2,965.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.74x = 31,682,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,682,676.30/7,129.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.74

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