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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.38, 10,691.07 and 3,230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.38, 10,691.07 and 3,230.88 is: 4,846.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.38 : 10,691.07 = 3,230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.38/10,691.07 = 3,230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.38x = 10,691.07 × 3,230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.38x = 34,541,564.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,541,564.24/7,127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.32

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