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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.65, 10,891.21 and 3,104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.65, 10,891.21 and 3,104.58 is: 4,655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.65 : 10,891.21 = 3,104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.65/10,891.21 = 3,104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.65x = 10,891.21 × 3,104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.65x = 33,812,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,812,632.74/7,262.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.69

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