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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.02, 10,901.21 and 3,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.02, 10,901.21 and 3,106.40 is: 4,660.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.02 : 10,901.21 = 3,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.02/10,901.21 = 3,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.02x = 10,901.21 × 3,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.02x = 33,863,448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,863,448.71/7,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.53

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