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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,812.76, 7,207.98 and 3,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,812.76, 7,207.98 and 3,511 is: 5,258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,812.76 : 7,207.98 = 3,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,812.76/7,207.98 = 3,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,812.76x = 7,207.98 × 3,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,812.76x = 25,307,217.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,307,217.78/4,812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.36

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