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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.58, 10,946.97 and 2,912.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.58, 10,946.97 and 2,912.64 is: 4,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.58 : 10,946.97 = 2,912.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.58/10,946.97 = 2,912.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.58x = 10,946.97 × 2,912.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.58x = 31,884,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,884,582.70/7,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.20

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