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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,143.68, 10,718.80 and 3,679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,143.68, 10,718.80 and 3,679.04 is: 5,520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,143.68 : 10,718.80 = 3,679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,143.68/10,718.80 = 3,679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,143.68x = 10,718.80 × 3,679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,143.68x = 39,434,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,434,893.95/7,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,520.25

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