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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.33, 10,908.93 and 3,118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.33, 10,908.93 and 3,118.43 is: 4,674.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.33 : 10,908.93 = 3,118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.33/10,908.93 = 3,118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.33x = 10,908.93 × 3,118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.33x = 34,018,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,018,734.58/7,277.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.62

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