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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.21, 10,939.03 and 3,134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.21, 10,939.03 and 3,134.05 is: 4,700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.21 : 10,939.03 = 3,134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.21/10,939.03 = 3,134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.21x = 10,939.03 × 3,134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.21x = 34,283,431.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,283,431.79/7,294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.09

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