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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.06, 10,926.72 and 3,124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.06, 10,926.72 and 3,124.26 is: 4,686.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.06 : 10,926.72 = 3,124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.06/10,926.72 = 3,124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.06x = 10,926.72 × 3,124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.06x = 34,137,914.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,137,914.23/7,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.66

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