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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.40, 10,931.10 and 3,134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.40, 10,931.10 and 3,134.60 is: 4,699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.40 : 10,931.10 = 3,134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.40/10,931.10 = 3,134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.40x = 10,931.10 × 3,134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.40x = 34,264,626.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,264,626.06/7,291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.32

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