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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.91, 10,718.91 and 3,250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.91, 10,718.91 and 3,250.62 is: 4,875.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.91 : 10,718.91 = 3,250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.91/10,718.91 = 3,250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.91x = 10,718.91 × 3,250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.91x = 34,843,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,843,103.22/7,145.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,875.95

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