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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.31, 10,642.96 and 2,930.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.31, 10,642.96 and 2,930.74 is: 4,396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.31 : 10,642.96 = 2,930.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.31/10,642.96 = 2,930.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.31x = 10,642.96 × 2,930.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.31x = 31,191,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,191,729.77/7,095.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.11

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