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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.58, 10,831.48 and 3,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.58, 10,831.48 and 3,325.72 is: 4,990.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.58 : 10,831.48 = 3,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.58/10,831.48 = 3,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.58x = 10,831.48 × 3,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.58x = 36,022,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,022,469.67/7,218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.24

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