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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.92, 10,988.70 and 2,709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.92, 10,988.70 and 2,709.16 is: 4,065.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.92 : 10,988.70 = 2,709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.92/10,988.70 = 2,709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.92x = 10,988.70 × 2,709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.92x = 29,770,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,770,146.49/7,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.34

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