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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.70, 10,959.12 and 2,924.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.70, 10,959.12 and 2,924.19 is: 4,385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.70 : 10,959.12 = 2,924.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.70/10,959.12 = 2,924.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.70x = 10,959.12 × 2,924.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.70x = 32,046,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,046,549.11/7,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.92

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