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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,127.58, 10,691.76 and 3,232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,127.58, 10,691.76 and 3,232.28 is: 4,848.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,127.58 : 10,691.76 = 3,232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,127.58/10,691.76 = 3,232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,127.58x = 10,691.76 × 3,232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,127.58x = 34,558,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,558,762.01/7,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.60

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