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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.34, 10,940.58 and 4,517.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.34, 10,940.58 and 4,517.27 is: 6,778.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.34 : 10,940.58 = 4,517.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.34/10,940.58 = 4,517.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.34x = 10,940.58 × 4,517.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.34x = 49,421,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,421,553.82/7,291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,778.12

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