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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.65, 10,873.04 and 4,334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.65, 10,873.04 and 4,334.31 is: 6,489.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.65 : 10,873.04 = 4,334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.65/10,873.04 = 4,334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.65x = 10,873.04 × 4,334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.65x = 47,127,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,127,104.33/7,261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,489.86

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