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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.15, 10,974.69 and 2,635.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.15, 10,974.69 and 2,635.69 is: 3,954.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.15 : 10,974.69 = 2,635.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.15/10,974.69 = 2,635.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.15x = 10,974.69 × 2,635.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.15x = 28,925,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,925,880.69/7,315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.24

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