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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,191.24, 10,782.30 and 3,034.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,191.24, 10,782.30 and 3,034.12 is: 4,549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,191.24 : 10,782.30 = 3,034.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,191.24/10,782.30 = 3,034.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,191.24x = 10,782.30 × 3,034.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,191.24x = 32,714,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,714,722.99/7,191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.25

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