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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,090.41, 10,635.64 and 2,873.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,090.41, 10,635.64 and 2,873.74 is: 4,310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,090.41 : 10,635.64 = 2,873.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,090.41/10,635.64 = 2,873.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,090.41x = 10,635.64 × 2,873.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,090.41x = 30,564,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,564,010.92/7,090.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.61

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