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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.48, 10,806.48 and 3,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.48, 10,806.48 and 3,312 is: 4,966.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.48 : 10,806.48 = 3,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.48/10,806.48 = 3,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.48x = 10,806.48 × 3,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.48x = 35,791,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,791,061.76/7,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.51

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