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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.30, 10,954.65 and 7,031.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.30, 10,954.65 and 7,031.30 is: 10,549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.30 : 10,954.65 = 7,031.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.30/10,954.65 = 7,031.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.30x = 10,954.65 × 7,031.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.30x = 77,025,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,025,430.55/7,301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.55

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