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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.95, 10,871.82 and 3,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.95, 10,871.82 and 3,086.88 is: 4,630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.95 : 10,871.82 = 3,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.95/10,871.82 = 3,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.95x = 10,871.82 × 3,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.95x = 33,560,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,560,003.72/7,246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.91

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