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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.60, 10,964.40 and 2,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.60, 10,964.40 and 2,694.40 is: 4,041.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.60 : 10,964.40 = 2,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.60/10,964.40 = 2,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.60x = 10,964.40 × 2,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.60x = 29,542,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,542,479.36/7,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.60

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