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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.79, 10,815.05 and 3,052.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.79, 10,815.05 and 3,052.13 is: 4,577.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.79 : 10,815.05 = 3,052.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.79/10,815.05 = 3,052.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.79x = 10,815.05 × 3,052.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.79x = 33,008,869.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,008,869.22/7,211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.07

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