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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.80, 10,817.70 and 3,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.80, 10,817.70 and 3,323.80 is: 4,985.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.80 : 10,817.70 = 3,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.80/10,817.70 = 3,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.80x = 10,817.70 × 3,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.80x = 35,955,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,955,871.26/7,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.70

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