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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.98, 10,959.31 and 2,110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.98, 10,959.31 and 2,110.82 is: 3,166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.98 : 10,959.31 = 2,110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.98/10,959.31 = 2,110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.98x = 10,959.31 × 2,110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.98x = 23,133,130.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,133,130.73/7,304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.76

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