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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.76, 10,955.82 and 2,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.76, 10,955.82 and 2,863.40 is: 4,291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.76 : 10,955.82 = 2,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.76/10,955.82 = 2,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.76x = 10,955.82 × 2,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.76x = 31,370,894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,370,894.99/7,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.65

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