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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.78, 10,969.57 and 2,633.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.78, 10,969.57 and 2,633.53 is: 3,949.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.78 : 10,969.57 = 2,633.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.78/10,969.57 = 2,633.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.78x = 10,969.57 × 2,633.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.78x = 28,888,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,888,691.68/7,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.36

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