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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.59, 10,845.25 and 3,071.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.59, 10,845.25 and 3,071.56 is: 4,606.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.59 : 10,845.25 = 3,071.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.59/10,845.25 = 3,071.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.59x = 10,845.25 × 3,071.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.59x = 33,311,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,311,836.09/7,231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.43

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