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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.32, 10,814.43 and 3,048.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.32, 10,814.43 and 3,048.55 is: 4,573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.32 : 10,814.43 = 3,048.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.32/10,814.43 = 3,048.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.32x = 10,814.43 × 3,048.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.32x = 32,968,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,968,330.58/7,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.02

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