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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.16, 10,961.76 and 3,147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.16, 10,961.76 and 3,147.06 is: 4,721.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.16 : 10,961.76 = 3,147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.16/10,961.76 = 3,147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.16x = 10,961.76 × 3,147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.16x = 34,497,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,497,316.43/7,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.03

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