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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291, 10,936.50 and 3,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291, 10,936.50 and 3,187 is: 4,780.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291 : 10,936.50 = 3,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291/10,936.50 = 3,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291x = 10,936.50 × 3,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291x = 34,854,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,854,625.50/7,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.50

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