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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.92, 10,893.96 and 3,316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.92, 10,893.96 and 3,316.14 is: 4,971.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.92 : 10,893.96 = 3,316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.92/10,893.96 = 3,316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.92x = 10,893.96 × 3,316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.92x = 36,125,896.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,125,896.51/7,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.28

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