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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,319.72, 10,969.99 and 2,940.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,319.72, 10,969.99 and 2,940.25 is: 4,406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,319.72 : 10,969.99 = 2,940.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,319.72/10,969.99 = 2,940.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,319.72x = 10,969.99 × 2,940.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,319.72x = 32,254,513.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,254,513.10/7,319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.52

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