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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.27, 10,979.06 and 3,629.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.27, 10,979.06 and 3,629.18 is: 5,440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.27 : 10,979.06 = 3,629.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.27/10,979.06 = 3,629.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.27x = 10,979.06 × 3,629.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.27x = 39,844,994.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,844,994.27/7,324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.13

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