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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.27, 10,605.84 and 2,916.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.27, 10,605.84 and 2,916.14 is: 4,372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.27 : 10,605.84 = 2,916.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.27/10,605.84 = 2,916.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.27x = 10,605.84 × 2,916.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.27x = 30,928,114.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,928,114.26/7,073.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.53

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