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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.40, 10,949.84 and 3,599.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.40, 10,949.84 and 3,599.86 is: 5,395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.40 : 10,949.84 = 3,599.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.40/10,949.84 = 3,599.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.40x = 10,949.84 × 3,599.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.40x = 39,417,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,417,891.02/7,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.72

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