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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.67, 10,910.37 and 3,114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.67, 10,910.37 and 3,114.78 is: 4,668.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.67 : 10,910.37 = 3,114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.67/10,910.37 = 3,114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.67x = 10,910.37 × 3,114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.67x = 33,983,402.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,983,402.27/7,279.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.26

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