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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.24, 10,720.38 and 3,145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.24, 10,720.38 and 3,145.69 is: 4,716.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.24 : 10,720.38 = 3,145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.24/10,720.38 = 3,145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.24x = 10,720.38 × 3,145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.24x = 33,722,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,722,957.06/7,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.34

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