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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.07, 10,817.39 and 3,054.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.07, 10,817.39 and 3,054.48 is: 4,578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.07 : 10,817.39 = 3,054.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.07/10,817.39 = 3,054.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.07x = 10,817.39 × 3,054.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.07x = 33,041,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,041,468.48/7,217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.24

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