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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.32, 10,817.70 and 3,316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.32, 10,817.70 and 3,316.51 is: 4,968.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.32 : 10,817.70 = 3,316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.32/10,817.70 = 3,316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.32x = 10,817.70 × 3,316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.32x = 35,877,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,877,010.23/7,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.89

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