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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.27, 10,962.68 and 2,629.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.27, 10,962.68 and 2,629.01 is: 3,942.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.27 : 10,962.68 = 2,629.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.27/10,962.68 = 2,629.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.27x = 10,962.68 × 2,629.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.27x = 28,820,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,820,940.53/7,310.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.53

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