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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.16, 10,966.23 and 2,629.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.16, 10,966.23 and 2,629.23 is: 3,944.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.16 : 10,966.23 = 2,629.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.16/10,966.23 = 2,629.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.16x = 10,966.23 × 2,629.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.16x = 28,832,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,832,740.90/7,310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.20

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