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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.21, 10,885.41 and 3,093.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.21, 10,885.41 and 3,093.78 is: 4,642.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.21 : 10,885.41 = 3,093.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.21/10,885.41 = 3,093.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.21x = 10,885.41 × 3,093.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.21x = 33,677,063.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,677,063.75/7,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.42

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