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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155.78, 10,724.43 and 3,204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155.78, 10,724.43 and 3,204.15 is: 4,802.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155.78 : 10,724.43 = 3,204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155.78/10,724.43 = 3,204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155.78x = 10,724.43 × 3,204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155.78x = 34,362,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,362,682.38/7,155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.09

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