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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.50, 10,989.96 and 2,942.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.50, 10,989.96 and 2,942.92 is: 4,416.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.50 : 10,989.96 = 2,942.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.50/10,989.96 = 2,942.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.50x = 10,989.96 × 2,942.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.50x = 32,342,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,342,573.08/7,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.88

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