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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.98, 10,957.44 and 2,803.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.98, 10,957.44 and 2,803.34 is: 4,203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.98 : 10,957.44 = 2,803.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.98/10,957.44 = 2,803.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.98x = 10,957.44 × 2,803.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.98x = 30,717,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,717,467.76/7,306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.85

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