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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.64, 10,827.68 and 3,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.64, 10,827.68 and 3,055.40 is: 4,584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.64 : 10,827.68 = 3,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.64/10,827.68 = 3,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.64x = 10,827.68 × 3,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.64x = 33,082,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,082,893.47/7,215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.89

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