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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.59, 10,950.53 and 3,147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.59, 10,950.53 and 3,147.56 is: 4,717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.59 : 10,950.53 = 3,147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.59/10,950.53 = 3,147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.59x = 10,950.53 × 3,147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.59x = 34,467,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,467,379.72/7,305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,717.95

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