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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.24, 10,966.14 and 2,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.24, 10,966.14 and 2,695 is: 4,040.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.24 : 10,966.14 = 2,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.24/10,966.14 = 2,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.24x = 10,966.14 × 2,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.24x = 29,553,747.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,553,747.30/7,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.02

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