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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.78, 10,742.10 and 3,829.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.78, 10,742.10 and 3,829.19 is: 5,738.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.78 : 10,742.10 = 3,829.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.78/10,742.10 = 3,829.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.78x = 10,742.10 × 3,829.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.78x = 41,133,488.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,133,488.19/7,167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.66

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