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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.72, 10,964.70 and 3,411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.72, 10,964.70 and 3,411 is: 5,117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.72 : 10,964.70 = 3,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.72/10,964.70 = 3,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.72x = 10,964.70 × 3,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.72x = 37,400,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,400,591.70/7,308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,117.26

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