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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.96, 10,571.52 and 3,151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.96, 10,571.52 and 3,151.32 is: 4,726.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.96 : 10,571.52 = 3,151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.96/10,571.52 = 3,151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.96x = 10,571.52 × 3,151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.96x = 33,314,242.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,314,242.41/7,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.79

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