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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.80, 10,556.22 and 3,144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.80, 10,556.22 and 3,144.08 is: 4,713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.80 : 10,556.22 = 3,144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.80/10,556.22 = 3,144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.80x = 10,556.22 × 3,144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.80x = 33,189,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,189,600.18/7,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.23

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