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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.63, 10,952.52 and 2,860.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.63, 10,952.52 and 2,860.41 is: 4,291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.63 : 10,952.52 = 2,860.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.63/10,952.52 = 2,860.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.63x = 10,952.52 × 2,860.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.63x = 31,328,697.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,328,697.73/7,299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.82

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