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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,213.58, 10,821.14 and 3,054.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,213.58, 10,821.14 and 3,054.02 is: 4,581.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,213.58 : 10,821.14 = 3,054.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,213.58/10,821.14 = 3,054.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,213.58x = 10,821.14 × 3,054.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,213.58x = 33,047,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,047,977.98/7,213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.36

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