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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.17, 10,810.72 and 4,087.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.17, 10,810.72 and 4,087.67 is: 6,132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.17 : 10,810.72 = 4,087.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.17/10,810.72 = 4,087.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.17x = 10,810.72 × 4,087.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.17x = 44,190,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,190,583.89/7,206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,132.33

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