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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,300.59, 10,951.47 and 2,915.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,300.59, 10,951.47 and 2,915.64 is: 4,373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,300.59 : 10,951.47 = 2,915.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,300.59/10,951.47 = 2,915.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,300.59x = 10,951.47 × 2,915.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,300.59x = 31,930,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,930,543.99/7,300.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.69

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