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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.72, 10,523.46 and 3,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.72, 10,523.46 and 3,119 is: 4,677.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.72 : 10,523.46 = 3,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.72/10,523.46 = 3,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.72x = 10,523.46 × 3,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.72x = 32,822,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,822,671.74/7,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.78

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