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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,143, 10,716.08 and 3,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,143, 10,716.08 and 3,448.32 is: 5,173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,143 : 10,716.08 = 3,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,143/10,716.08 = 3,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,143x = 10,716.08 × 3,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,143x = 36,952,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,952,472.99/7,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,173.24

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