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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,135.95, 10,702.98 and 3,239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,135.95, 10,702.98 and 3,239.46 is: 4,858.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,135.95 : 10,702.98 = 3,239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,135.95/10,702.98 = 3,239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,135.95x = 10,702.98 × 3,239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,135.95x = 34,671,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,671,875.59/7,135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.76

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