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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.78, 10,669.07 and 3,217.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.78, 10,669.07 and 3,217.19 is: 4,825.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.78 : 10,669.07 = 3,217.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.78/10,669.07 = 3,217.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.78x = 10,669.07 × 3,217.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.78x = 34,324,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,324,355.88/7,112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.73

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