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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.94, 10,972.41 and 2,635.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.94, 10,972.41 and 2,635.57 is: 3,953.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.94 : 10,972.41 = 2,635.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.94/10,972.41 = 2,635.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.94x = 10,972.41 × 2,635.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.94x = 28,918,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,918,554.62/7,314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.36

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