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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.72, 10,961.70 and 3,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.72, 10,961.70 and 3,409 is: 5,114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.72 : 10,961.70 = 3,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.72/10,961.70 = 3,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.72x = 10,961.70 × 3,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.72x = 37,368,435.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,368,435.30/7,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.26

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