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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.08, 10,722.24 and 3,685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.08, 10,722.24 and 3,685.44 is: 5,526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.08 : 10,722.24 = 3,685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.08/10,722.24 = 3,685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.08x = 10,722.24 × 3,685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.08x = 39,516,172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,516,172.19/7,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,526.68

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