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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.29, 10,962.74 and 3,148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.29, 10,962.74 and 3,148.19 is: 4,721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.29 : 10,962.74 = 3,148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.29/10,962.74 = 3,148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.29x = 10,962.74 × 3,148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.29x = 34,512,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,512,717.89/7,309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.76

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