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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.96, 10,712.66 and 3,245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.96, 10,712.66 and 3,245.67 is: 4,869.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.96 : 10,712.66 = 3,245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.96/10,712.66 = 3,245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.96x = 10,712.66 × 3,245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.96x = 34,769,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,769,742.95/7,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.06

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