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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.36, 10,945.59 and 2,911.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.36, 10,945.59 and 2,911.66 is: 4,367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.36 : 10,945.59 = 2,911.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.36/10,945.59 = 2,911.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.36x = 10,945.59 × 2,911.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.36x = 31,869,836.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,869,836.58/7,297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.31

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