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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.19, 10,956.58 and 3,141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.19, 10,956.58 and 3,141.26 is: 4,715.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.19 : 10,956.58 = 3,141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.19/10,956.58 = 3,141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.19x = 10,956.58 × 3,141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.19x = 34,417,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,417,403.85/7,299.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.24

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