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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.76, 10,972.29 and 2,635.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.76, 10,972.29 and 2,635.13 is: 3,952.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.76 : 10,972.29 = 2,635.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.76/10,972.29 = 2,635.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.76x = 10,972.29 × 2,635.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.76x = 28,913,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,913,425.63/7,314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.75

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