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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.86, 10,901.62 and 3,108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.86, 10,901.62 and 3,108.94 is: 4,659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.86 : 10,901.62 = 3,108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.86/10,901.62 = 3,108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.86x = 10,901.62 × 3,108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.86x = 33,892,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,892,482.48/7,273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.49

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