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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.55, 10,828.22 and 3,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.55, 10,828.22 and 3,057.72 is: 4,587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.55 : 10,828.22 = 3,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.55/10,828.22 = 3,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.55x = 10,828.22 × 3,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.55x = 33,109,664.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,109,664.86/7,217.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.38

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