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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.38, 10,887.39 and 3,104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.38, 10,887.39 and 3,104.10 is: 4,654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.38 : 10,887.39 = 3,104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.38/10,887.39 = 3,104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.38x = 10,887.39 × 3,104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.38x = 33,795,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,795,547.30/7,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.15

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