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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.82, 10,908.10 and 3,114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.82, 10,908.10 and 3,114.12 is: 4,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.82 : 10,908.10 = 3,114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.82/10,908.10 = 3,114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.82x = 10,908.10 × 3,114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.82x = 33,969,132.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969,132.37/7,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.05

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