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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.62, 10,893.57 and 3,101.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.62, 10,893.57 and 3,101.65 is: 4,652.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.62 : 10,893.57 = 3,101.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.62/10,893.57 = 3,101.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.62x = 10,893.57 × 3,101.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.62x = 33,788,025.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,788,025.88/7,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.96

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