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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.13, 10,960.82 and 3,408.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.13, 10,960.82 and 3,408.41 is: 5,113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.13 : 10,960.82 = 3,408.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.13/10,960.82 = 3,408.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.13x = 10,960.82 × 3,408.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.13x = 37,358,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,358,968.50/7,306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.37

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