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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,202.91, 10,808.61 and 3,042.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,202.91, 10,808.61 and 3,042.65 is: 4,565.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,202.91 : 10,808.61 = 3,042.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,202.91/10,808.61 = 3,042.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,202.91x = 10,808.61 × 3,042.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,202.91x = 32,886,768.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,886,768.88/7,202.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.76

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