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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.31, 10,960.97 and 2,921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.31, 10,960.97 and 2,921.70 is: 4,382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.31 : 10,960.97 = 2,921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.31/10,960.97 = 2,921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.31x = 10,960.97 × 2,921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.31x = 32,024,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,024,616.50/7,307.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.54

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