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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.78, 10,729.84 and 3,406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.78, 10,729.84 and 3,406.80 is: 5,111.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.78 : 10,729.84 = 3,406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.78/10,729.84 = 3,406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.78x = 10,729.84 × 3,406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.78x = 36,554,418.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,554,418.91/7,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.95

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