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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.46, 10,901.32 and 3,267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.46, 10,901.32 and 3,267.11 is: 4,898.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.46 : 10,901.32 = 3,267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.46/10,901.32 = 3,267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.46x = 10,901.32 × 3,267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.46x = 35,615,839.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,615,839.11/7,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.70

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