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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.40, 10,671.80 and 3,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.40, 10,671.80 and 3,214.80 is: 4,823.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.40 : 10,671.80 = 3,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.40/10,671.80 = 3,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.40x = 10,671.80 × 3,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.40x = 34,307,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,307,702.64/7,112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.65

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