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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.80, 10,954.20 and 3,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.80, 10,954.20 and 3,414.80 is: 5,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.80 : 10,954.20 = 3,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.80/10,954.20 = 3,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.80x = 10,954.20 × 3,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.80x = 37,406,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,406,402.16/7,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.20

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