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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.13, 10,969.35 and 3,153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.13, 10,969.35 and 3,153.32 is: 4,730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.13 : 10,969.35 = 3,153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.13/10,969.35 = 3,153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.13x = 10,969.35 × 3,153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.13x = 34,589,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,589,903.99/7,312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,730.48

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