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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,203, 10,796.46 and 3,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,203, 10,796.46 and 3,041.76 is: 4,559.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,203 : 10,796.46 = 3,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,203/10,796.46 = 3,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,203x = 10,796.46 × 3,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,203x = 32,840,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,840,240.17/7,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.24

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