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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.60, 10,817.40 and 3,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.60, 10,817.40 and 3,323.60 is: 4,985.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.60 : 10,817.40 = 3,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.60/10,817.40 = 3,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.60x = 10,817.40 × 3,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.60x = 35,952,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,952,710.64/7,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.40

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