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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.42, 10,711.03 and 3,680.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.42, 10,711.03 and 3,680.38 is: 5,513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.42 : 10,711.03 = 3,680.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.42/10,711.03 = 3,680.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.42x = 10,711.03 × 3,680.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.42x = 39,420,660.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,420,660.59/7,150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.06

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