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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.44, 10,621.89 and 2,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.44, 10,621.89 and 2,924.30 is: 4,383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.44 : 10,621.89 = 2,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.44/10,621.89 = 2,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.44x = 10,621.89 × 2,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.44x = 31,061,619.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,061,619.48/7,086.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.25

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