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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.30, 10,773.45 and 3,086.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.30, 10,773.45 and 3,086.30 is: 4,629.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.30 : 10,773.45 = 3,086.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.30/10,773.45 = 3,086.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.30x = 10,773.45 × 3,086.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.30x = 33,250,098.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,250,098.74/7,182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.45

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