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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.33, 10,951.80 and 3,145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.33, 10,951.80 and 3,145.36 is: 4,714.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.33 : 10,951.80 = 3,145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.33/10,951.80 = 3,145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.33x = 10,951.80 × 3,145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.33x = 34,447,314.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447,314.47/7,306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.72

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