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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.40, 10,901.10 and 4,314.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.40, 10,901.10 and 4,314.95 is: 6,472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.40 : 10,901.10 = 4,314.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.40/10,901.10 = 4,314.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.40x = 10,901.10 × 4,314.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.40x = 47,037,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,037,701.45/7,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.43

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