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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.48, 10,924.20 and 3,121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.48, 10,924.20 and 3,121.68 is: 4,683.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.48 : 10,924.20 = 3,121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.48/10,924.20 = 3,121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.48x = 10,924.20 × 3,121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.48x = 34,101,856.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101,856.66/7,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.37

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