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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.62, 10,966.88 and 3,152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.62, 10,966.88 and 3,152.71 is: 4,730.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.62 : 10,966.88 = 3,152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.62/10,966.88 = 3,152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.62x = 10,966.88 × 3,152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.62x = 34,575,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,575,392.24/7,308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.77

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