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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.48, 10,661.10 and 3,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.48, 10,661.10 and 3,214 is: 4,820.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.48 : 10,661.10 = 3,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.48/10,661.10 = 3,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.48x = 10,661.10 × 3,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.48x = 34,264,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,264,775.40/7,108.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.27

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