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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,109.49, 10,663.74 and 2,947.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,109.49, 10,663.74 and 2,947.95 is: 4,421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,109.49 : 10,663.74 = 2,947.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,109.49/10,663.74 = 2,947.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,109.49x = 10,663.74 × 2,947.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,109.49x = 31,436,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,436,172.33/7,109.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.72

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