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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.34, 10,965.30 and 2,927.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.34, 10,965.30 and 2,927.62 is: 4,390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.34 : 10,965.30 = 2,927.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.34/10,965.30 = 2,927.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.34x = 10,965.30 × 2,927.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.34x = 32,102,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,102,231.59/7,311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.75

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