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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.92, 10,966.50 and 2,115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.92, 10,966.50 and 2,115.84 is: 3,174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.92 : 10,966.50 = 2,115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.92/10,966.50 = 2,115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.92x = 10,966.50 × 2,115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.92x = 23,203,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,203,359.36/7,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.23

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