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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,146.51, 10,726.68 and 3,451.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,146.51, 10,726.68 and 3,451.35 is: 5,180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,146.51 : 10,726.68 = 3,451.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,146.51/10,726.68 = 3,451.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,146.51x = 10,726.68 × 3,451.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,146.51x = 37,021,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,021,527.02/7,146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,180.36

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