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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.74, 10,960.39 and 2,627.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.74, 10,960.39 and 2,627.47 is: 3,940.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.74 : 10,960.39 = 2,627.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.74/10,960.39 = 2,627.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.74x = 10,960.39 × 2,627.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.74x = 28,798,105.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,798,105.51/7,308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.23

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