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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.98, 10,981.92 and 2,937.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.98, 10,981.92 and 2,937.87 is: 4,406.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.98 : 10,981.92 = 2,937.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.98/10,981.92 = 2,937.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.98x = 10,981.92 × 2,937.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.98x = 32,263,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263,453.31/7,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.99

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