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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.76, 10,680.89 and 3,225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.76, 10,680.89 and 3,225.39 is: 4,837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.76 : 10,680.89 = 3,225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.76/10,680.89 = 3,225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.76x = 10,680.89 × 3,225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.76x = 34,450,019.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450,019.67/7,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.29

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