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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.25, 10,962.63 and 2,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.25, 10,962.63 and 2,113.08 is: 3,170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.25 : 10,962.63 = 2,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.25/10,962.63 = 2,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.25x = 10,962.63 × 2,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.25x = 23,164,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164,914.20/7,307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.13

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