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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.41, 10,962.20 and 2,628.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.41, 10,962.20 and 2,628.87 is: 3,942.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.41 : 10,962.20 = 2,628.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.41/10,962.20 = 2,628.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.41x = 10,962.20 × 2,628.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.41x = 28,818,185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,818,185.57/7,309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.61

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