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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.62, 10,978.70 and 3,424.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.62, 10,978.70 and 3,424.90 is: 5,134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.62 : 10,978.70 = 3,424.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.62/10,978.70 = 3,424.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.62x = 10,978.70 × 3,424.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.62x = 37,600,949.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,600,949.63/7,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,134.90

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