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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.42, 10,968.57 and 2,694.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.42, 10,968.57 and 2,694.46 is: 4,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.42 : 10,968.57 = 2,694.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.42/10,968.57 = 2,694.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.42x = 10,968.57 × 2,694.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.42x = 29,554,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,554,373.12/7,311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.22

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