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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.79, 10,950.46 and 3,600.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.79, 10,950.46 and 3,600.17 is: 5,396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.79 : 10,950.46 = 3,600.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.79/10,950.46 = 3,600.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.79x = 10,950.46 × 3,600.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.79x = 39,423,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,423,517.58/7,305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.20

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