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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.62, 10,971.61 and 3,094.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.62, 10,971.61 and 3,094.54 is: 4,643.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.62 : 10,971.61 = 3,094.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.62/10,971.61 = 3,094.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.62x = 10,971.61 × 3,094.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.62x = 33,952,086.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,952,086.01/7,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.58

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