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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.81, 10,964.72 and 2,924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.81, 10,964.72 and 2,924.20 is: 4,386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.81 : 10,964.72 = 2,924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.81/10,964.72 = 2,924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.81x = 10,964.72 × 2,924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.81x = 32,063,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063,034.22/7,309.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.30

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