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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.83, 10,808.76 and 3,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.83, 10,808.76 and 3,047.40 is: 4,571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.83 : 10,808.76 = 3,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.83/10,808.76 = 3,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.83x = 10,808.76 × 3,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.83x = 32,938,615.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,938,615.22/7,204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.74

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