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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.83, 10,954.66 and 2,685.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.83, 10,954.66 and 2,685.75 is: 4,028.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.83 : 10,954.66 = 2,685.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.83/10,954.66 = 2,685.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.83x = 10,954.66 × 2,685.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.83x = 29,421,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,421,478.10/7,303.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.23

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