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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.48, 10,512.18 and 3,111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.48, 10,512.18 and 3,111.80 is: 4,668.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.48 : 10,512.18 = 3,111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.48/10,512.18 = 3,111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.48x = 10,512.18 × 3,111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.48x = 32,711,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,711,801.72/7,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.13

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