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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,191.76, 10,783.92 and 3,298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,191.76, 10,783.92 and 3,298.72 is: 4,946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,191.76 : 10,783.92 = 3,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,191.76/10,783.92 = 3,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,191.76x = 10,783.92 × 3,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,191.76x = 35,573,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,573,132.58/7,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.37

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