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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.28, 10,767.42 and 3,280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.28, 10,767.42 and 3,280.68 is: 4,918.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.28 : 10,767.42 = 3,280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.28/10,767.42 = 3,280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.28x = 10,767.42 × 3,280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.28x = 35,324,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,324,459.45/7,181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.96

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