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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.40, 10,964.10 and 3,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.40, 10,964.10 and 3,414.20 is: 5,121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.40 : 10,964.10 = 3,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.40/10,964.10 = 3,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.40x = 10,964.10 × 3,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.40x = 37,433,630.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,433,630.22/7,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.30

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