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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.91, 10,918.85 and 3,381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.91, 10,918.85 and 3,381.51 is: 5,075.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.91 : 10,918.85 = 3,381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.91/10,918.85 = 3,381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.91x = 10,918.85 × 3,381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.91x = 36,922,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,922,183.56/7,274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,075.28

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