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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.28, 10,942.98 and 3,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.28, 10,942.98 and 3,134.20 is: 4,702.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.28 : 10,942.98 = 3,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.28/10,942.98 = 3,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.28x = 10,942.98 × 3,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.28x = 34,297,487.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,297,487.92/7,293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.61

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