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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.72, 10,960.08 and 2,625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.72, 10,960.08 and 2,625.32 is: 3,939.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.72 : 10,960.08 = 2,625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.72/10,960.08 = 2,625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.72x = 10,960.08 × 2,625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.72x = 28,773,717.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,773,717.23/7,304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.06

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