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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.60, 10,725.90 and 4,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.60, 10,725.90 and 4,078.60 is: 6,117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.60 : 10,725.90 = 4,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.60/10,725.90 = 4,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.60x = 10,725.90 × 4,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.60x = 43,746,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,746,655.74/7,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,117.90

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