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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.16, 10,954.84 and 3,791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.16, 10,954.84 and 3,791.32 is: 5,690.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.16 : 10,954.84 = 3,791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.16/10,954.84 = 3,791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.16x = 10,954.84 × 3,791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.16x = 41,533,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,533,303.99/7,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,690.15

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