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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,144.61, 10,719.98 and 3,684.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,144.61, 10,719.98 and 3,684.29 is: 5,528.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,144.61 : 10,719.98 = 3,684.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,144.61/10,719.98 = 3,684.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,144.61x = 10,719.98 × 3,684.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,144.61x = 39,495,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,495,496.69/7,144.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,528.01

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