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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.17, 10,964.85 and 2,924.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.17, 10,964.85 and 2,924.97 is: 4,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.17 : 10,964.85 = 2,924.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.17/10,964.85 = 2,924.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.17x = 10,964.85 × 2,924.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.17x = 32,071,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071,883.35/7,307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.10

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