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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.42, 10,990.95 and 2,710.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.42, 10,990.95 and 2,710.66 is: 4,067.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.42 : 10,990.95 = 2,710.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.42/10,990.95 = 2,710.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.42x = 10,990.95 × 2,710.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.42x = 29,792,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,792,728.53/7,324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.59

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