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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.88, 10,717.56 and 3,047.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.88, 10,717.56 and 3,047.76 is: 4,569.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.88 : 10,717.56 = 3,047.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.88/10,717.56 = 3,047.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.88x = 10,717.56 × 3,047.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.88x = 32,664,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,664,550.67/7,148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.18

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