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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.36, 10,897.58 and 3,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.36, 10,897.58 and 3,104.30 is: 4,655.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.36 : 10,897.58 = 3,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.36/10,897.58 = 3,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.36x = 10,897.58 × 3,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.36x = 33,829,357.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,829,357.59/7,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.61

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