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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.13, 10,910.95 and 4,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.13, 10,910.95 and 4,954 is: 7,432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.13 : 10,910.95 = 4,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.13/10,910.95 = 4,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.13x = 10,910.95 × 4,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.13x = 54,052,846.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,052,846.30/7,272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.88

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