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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.74, 10,967.10 and 2,697.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.74, 10,967.10 and 2,697.66 is: 4,044.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.74 : 10,967.10 = 2,697.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.74/10,967.10 = 2,697.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.74x = 10,967.10 × 2,697.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.74x = 29,585,506.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,585,506.99/7,315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.09

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