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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.36, 10,903.64 and 3,108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.36, 10,903.64 and 3,108.38 is: 4,663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.36 : 10,903.64 = 3,108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.36/10,903.64 = 3,108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.36x = 10,903.64 × 3,108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.36x = 33,892,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,892,586.44/7,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.03

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