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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.01, 10,966.79 and 2,631.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.01, 10,966.79 and 2,631.06 is: 3,946.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.01 : 10,966.79 = 2,631.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.01/10,966.79 = 2,631.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.01x = 10,966.79 × 2,631.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.01x = 28,854,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,854,269.34/7,312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.15

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