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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.20, 10,979.82 and 3,427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.20, 10,979.82 and 3,427.56 is: 5,138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.20 : 10,979.82 = 3,427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.20/10,979.82 = 3,427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.20x = 10,979.82 × 3,427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.20x = 37,633,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,633,991.84/7,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.31

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