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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,149.90, 10,708.65 and 4,233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,149.90, 10,708.65 and 4,233.90 is: 6,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,149.90 : 10,708.65 = 4,233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,149.90/10,708.65 = 4,233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,149.90x = 10,708.65 × 4,233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,149.90x = 45,339,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,339,353.24/7,149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.26

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