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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.45, 10,984.69 and 3,430.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.45, 10,984.69 and 3,430.81 is: 5,143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.45 : 10,984.69 = 3,430.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.45/10,984.69 = 3,430.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.45x = 10,984.69 × 3,430.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.45x = 37,686,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,686,384.30/7,327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,143.18

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