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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.65, 10,855.07 and 3,079.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.65, 10,855.07 and 3,079.19 is: 4,619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.65 : 10,855.07 = 3,079.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.65/10,855.07 = 3,079.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.65x = 10,855.07 × 3,079.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.65x = 33,424,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,424,764.87/7,235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.45

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