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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.93, 10,674.15 and 2,952.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.93, 10,674.15 and 2,952.94 is: 4,431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.93 : 10,674.15 = 2,952.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.93/10,674.15 = 2,952.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.93x = 10,674.15 × 2,952.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.93x = 31,520,085.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,520,085.04/7,112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.38

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