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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.88, 10,962.96 and 4,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.88, 10,962.96 and 4,026.52 is: 6,037.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.88 : 10,962.96 = 4,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.88/10,962.96 = 4,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.88x = 10,962.96 × 4,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.88x = 44,142,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,142,577.70/7,311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,037.10

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