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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.89, 10,910.77 and 3,110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.89, 10,910.77 and 3,110.36 is: 4,665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.89 : 10,910.77 = 3,110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.89/10,910.77 = 3,110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.89x = 10,910.77 × 3,110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.89x = 33,936,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,936,360.25/7,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.50

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