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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.44, 10,948.56 and 2,913.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.44, 10,948.56 and 2,913.72 is: 4,371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.44 : 10,948.56 = 2,913.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.44/10,948.56 = 2,913.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.44x = 10,948.56 × 2,913.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.44x = 31,901,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,901,038.24/7,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.54

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