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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.39, 10,908.51 and 3,108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.39, 10,908.51 and 3,108.87 is: 4,663.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.39 : 10,908.51 = 3,108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.39/10,908.51 = 3,108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.39x = 10,908.51 × 3,108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.39x = 33,913,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,913,139.48/7,272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.27

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