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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.16, 10,655.69 and 3,157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.16, 10,655.69 and 3,157.31 is: 4,733.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.16 : 10,655.69 = 3,157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.16/10,655.69 = 3,157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.16x = 10,655.69 × 3,157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.16x = 33,643,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,643,327.45/7,108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,733.06

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