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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,286.37, 10,919.88 and 2,901.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,286.37, 10,919.88 and 2,901.42 is: 4,348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,286.37 : 10,919.88 = 2,901.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,286.37/10,919.88 = 2,901.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,286.37x = 10,919.88 × 2,901.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,286.37x = 31,683,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,683,158.23/7,286.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.28

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