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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.58, 10,769.63 and 3,283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.58, 10,769.63 and 3,283.25 is: 4,923.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.58 : 10,769.63 = 3,283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.58/10,769.63 = 3,283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.58x = 10,769.63 × 3,283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.58x = 35,359,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,359,387.70/7,181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,923.62

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