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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.52, 10,519.72 and 3,118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.52, 10,519.72 and 3,118.72 is: 4,679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.52 : 10,519.72 = 3,118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.52/10,519.72 = 3,118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.52x = 10,519.72 × 3,118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.52x = 32,808,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,808,061.16/7,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.17

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