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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.01, 10,965.31 and 2,630.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.01, 10,965.31 and 2,630.15 is: 3,944.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.01 : 10,965.31 = 2,630.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.01/10,965.31 = 2,630.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.01x = 10,965.31 × 2,630.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.01x = 28,840,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,840,410.10/7,311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.79

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