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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.93, 10,898.80 and 3,317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.93, 10,898.80 and 3,317.05 is: 4,976.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.93 : 10,898.80 = 3,317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.93/10,898.80 = 3,317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.93x = 10,898.80 × 3,317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.93x = 36,151,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,151,864.54/7,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.90

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