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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.06, 10,935.72 and 3,130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.06, 10,935.72 and 3,130.26 is: 4,695.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.06 : 10,935.72 = 3,130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.06/10,935.72 = 3,130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.06x = 10,935.72 × 3,130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.06x = 34,231,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231,646.89/7,290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.66

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