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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.16, 10,546.74 and 3,086.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.16, 10,546.74 and 3,086.28 is: 4,629.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.16 : 10,546.74 = 3,086.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.16/10,546.74 = 3,086.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.16x = 10,546.74 × 3,086.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.16x = 32,550,192.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,550,192.73/7,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.42

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