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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.38, 10,719.81 and 3,049.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.38, 10,719.81 and 3,049.26 is: 4,571.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.38 : 10,719.81 = 3,049.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.38/10,719.81 = 3,049.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.38x = 10,719.81 × 3,049.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.38x = 32,687,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,687,487.84/7,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.43

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