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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.84, 10,960.14 and 2,924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.84, 10,960.14 and 2,924.12 is: 4,385.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.84 : 10,960.14 = 2,924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.84/10,960.14 = 2,924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.84x = 10,960.14 × 2,924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.84x = 32,048,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,048,764.58/7,307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.53

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