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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.78, 10,924.26 and 3,126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.78, 10,924.26 and 3,126.66 is: 4,688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.78 : 10,924.26 = 3,126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.78/10,924.26 = 3,126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.78x = 10,924.26 × 3,126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.78x = 34,156,446.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,156,446.77/7,284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.74

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