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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.46, 10,777.91 and 3,289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.46, 10,777.91 and 3,289.17 is: 4,934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.46 : 10,777.91 = 3,289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.46/10,777.91 = 3,289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.46x = 10,777.91 × 3,289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.46x = 35,450,361.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,450,361.79/7,184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,934.31

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