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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.64, 10,992.06 and 2,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.64, 10,992.06 and 2,946.24 is: 4,420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.64 : 10,992.06 = 2,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.64/10,992.06 = 2,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.64x = 10,992.06 × 2,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.64x = 32,385,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,385,246.85/7,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.81

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