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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.24, 10,951.35 and 2,687.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.24, 10,951.35 and 2,687.16 is: 4,028.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.24 : 10,951.35 = 2,687.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.24/10,951.35 = 2,687.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.24x = 10,951.35 × 2,687.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.24x = 29,428,029.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,428,029.67/7,305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.35

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