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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.70, 10,962.45 and 3,413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.70, 10,962.45 and 3,413.10 is: 5,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.70 : 10,962.45 = 3,413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.70/10,962.45 = 3,413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.70x = 10,962.45 × 3,413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.70x = 37,415,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,415,938.10/7,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.77

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