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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.82, 10,913.87 and 3,112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.82, 10,913.87 and 3,112.89 is: 4,671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.82 : 10,913.87 = 3,112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.82/10,913.87 = 3,112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.82x = 10,913.87 × 3,112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.82x = 33,973,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,973,676.78/7,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.32

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