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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.28, 10,959.98 and 2,924.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.28, 10,959.98 and 2,924.78 is: 4,386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.28 : 10,959.98 = 2,924.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.28/10,959.98 = 2,924.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.28x = 10,959.98 × 2,924.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.28x = 32,055,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,055,460.88/7,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.78

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