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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.65, 10,547.66 and 3,080.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.65, 10,547.66 and 3,080.88 is: 4,621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.65 : 10,547.66 = 3,080.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.65/10,547.66 = 3,080.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.65x = 10,547.66 × 3,080.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.65x = 32,496,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,496,074.74/7,031.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.40

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