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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.31, 10,704.02 and 3,846.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.31, 10,704.02 and 3,846.33 is: 5,771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.31 : 10,704.02 = 3,846.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.31/10,704.02 = 3,846.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.31x = 10,704.02 × 3,846.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.31x = 41,171,174.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,171,174.01/7,133.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,771.68

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