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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.58, 10,710.08 and 4,226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.58, 10,710.08 and 4,226.34 is: 6,334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.58 : 10,710.08 = 4,226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.58/10,710.08 = 4,226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.58x = 10,710.08 × 4,226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.58x = 45,264,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,264,439.51/7,145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.61

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