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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.49, 10,951.64 and 2,624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.49, 10,951.64 and 2,624.40 is: 3,934.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.49 : 10,951.64 = 2,624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.49/10,951.64 = 2,624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.49x = 10,951.64 × 2,624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.49x = 28,741,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,741,480.74/7,305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.23

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