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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.33, 10,772 and 3,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.33, 10,772 and 3,283 is: 4,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.33 : 10,772 = 3,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.33/10,772 = 3,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.33x = 10,772 × 3,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.33x = 35,364,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,364,476/7,181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,924.50

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