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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.23, 10,972.82 and 2,935.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.23, 10,972.82 and 2,935.76 is: 4,403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.23 : 10,972.82 = 2,935.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.23/10,972.82 = 2,935.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.23x = 10,972.82 × 2,935.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.23x = 32,213,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,213,496.50/7,315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.62

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