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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.06, 10,950.72 and 3,402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.06, 10,950.72 and 3,402.76 is: 5,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.06 : 10,950.72 = 3,402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.06/10,950.72 = 3,402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.06x = 10,950.72 × 3,402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.06x = 37,262,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,262,671.99/7,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.83

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