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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.55, 10,709.39 and 3,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.55, 10,709.39 and 3,191 is: 4,786.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.55 : 10,709.39 = 3,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.55/10,709.39 = 3,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.55x = 10,709.39 × 3,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.55x = 34,173,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,173,663.49/7,139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.53

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