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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.53, 10,965.98 and 3,147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.53, 10,965.98 and 3,147.46 is: 4,722.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.53 : 10,965.98 = 3,147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.53/10,965.98 = 3,147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.53x = 10,965.98 × 3,147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.53x = 34,514,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514,963.86/7,308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722.56

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