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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152, 10,731.66 and 3,408.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152, 10,731.66 and 3,408.01 is: 5,113.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152 : 10,731.66 = 3,408.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152/10,731.66 = 3,408.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152x = 10,731.66 × 3,408.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152x = 36,573,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,573,604.60/7,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.76

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