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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,141.52, 10,715.52 and 3,679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,141.52, 10,715.52 and 3,679.04 is: 5,520.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,141.52 : 10,715.52 = 3,679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,141.52/10,715.52 = 3,679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,141.52x = 10,715.52 × 3,679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,141.52x = 39,422,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,422,826.70/7,141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.23

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