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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.43, 10,780.49 and 3,491.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.43, 10,780.49 and 3,491.86 is: 5,230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.43 : 10,780.49 = 3,491.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.43/10,780.49 = 3,491.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.43x = 10,780.49 × 3,491.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.43x = 37,643,963.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,643,963.80/7,197.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.19

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