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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,101.26, 10,656.48 and 3,205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,101.26, 10,656.48 and 3,205.46 is: 4,810.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,101.26 : 10,656.48 = 3,205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,101.26/10,656.48 = 3,205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,101.26x = 10,656.48 × 3,205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,101.26x = 34,158,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,158,920.38/7,101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.26

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