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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.76, 10,888.97 and 3,102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.76, 10,888.97 and 3,102.66 is: 4,650.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.76 : 10,888.97 = 3,102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.76/10,888.97 = 3,102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.76x = 10,888.97 × 3,102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.76x = 33,784,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,784,756.15/7,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.50

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