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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.44, 10,973.16 and 2,636.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.44, 10,973.16 and 2,636.07 is: 3,954.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.44 : 10,973.16 = 2,636.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.44/10,973.16 = 2,636.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.44x = 10,973.16 × 2,636.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.44x = 28,926,017.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,926,017.88/7,315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.11

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