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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,212.64, 10,823.19 and 3,052.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,212.64, 10,823.19 and 3,052.39 is: 4,580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,212.64 : 10,823.19 = 3,052.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,212.64/10,823.19 = 3,052.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,212.64x = 10,823.19 × 3,052.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,212.64x = 33,036,596.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,036,596.92/7,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.38

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