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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,119.68, 10,674.96 and 2,962.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,119.68, 10,674.96 and 2,962.56 is: 4,441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,119.68 : 10,674.96 = 2,962.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,119.68/10,674.96 = 2,962.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,119.68x = 10,674.96 × 2,962.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,119.68x = 31,625,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,625,209.50/7,119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.94

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