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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.92, 10,701.93 and 3,844.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.92, 10,701.93 and 3,844.94 is: 5,769.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.92 : 10,701.93 = 3,844.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.92/10,701.93 = 3,844.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.92x = 10,701.93 × 3,844.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.92x = 41,148,278.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,148,278.73/7,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,769.59

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