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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,195.63, 10,791.31 and 3,244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,195.63, 10,791.31 and 3,244.61 is: 4,865.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,195.63 : 10,791.31 = 3,244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,195.63/10,791.31 = 3,244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,195.63x = 10,791.31 × 3,244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,195.63x = 35,013,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,013,592.34/7,195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.95

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