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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.13, 10,960.67 and 4,310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.13, 10,960.67 and 4,310.06 is: 6,452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.13 : 10,960.67 = 4,310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.13/10,960.67 = 4,310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.13x = 10,960.67 × 4,310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.13x = 47,241,138.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,241,138.72/7,321.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.71

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