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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.46, 10,901.27 and 3,104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.46, 10,901.27 and 3,104.87 is: 4,657.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.46 : 10,901.27 = 3,104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.46/10,901.27 = 3,104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.46x = 10,901.27 × 3,104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.46x = 33,847,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,847,026.18/7,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.34

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