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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.69, 10,914.96 and 4,941.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.69, 10,914.96 and 4,941.89 is: 7,407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.69 : 10,914.96 = 4,941.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.69/10,914.96 = 4,941.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.69x = 10,914.96 × 4,941.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.69x = 53,940,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,940,477.10/7,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,407.69

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