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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.79, 10,951.96 and 3,601.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.79, 10,951.96 and 3,601.17 is: 5,397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.79 : 10,951.96 = 3,601.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.79/10,951.96 = 3,601.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.79x = 10,951.96 × 3,601.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.79x = 39,439,869.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,439,869.79/7,306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397.70

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