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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,135.91, 10,698.39 and 4,362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,135.91, 10,698.39 and 4,362.06 is: 6,539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,135.91 : 10,698.39 = 4,362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,135.91/10,698.39 = 4,362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,135.91x = 10,698.39 × 4,362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,135.91x = 46,667,019.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,667,019.08/7,135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.75

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