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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.74, 10,906.98 and 3,114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.74, 10,906.98 and 3,114.66 is: 4,668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.74 : 10,906.98 = 3,114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.74/10,906.98 = 3,114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.74x = 10,906.98 × 3,114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.74x = 33,971,534.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,971,534.33/7,276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.51

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