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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.24, 10,927.02 and 3,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.24, 10,927.02 and 3,181 is: 4,769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.24 : 10,927.02 = 3,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.24/10,927.02 = 3,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.24x = 10,927.02 × 3,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.24x = 34,758,850.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,758,850.62/7,287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.82

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