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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,091.39, 10,637.09 and 1,897.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,091.39, 10,637.09 and 1,897.13 is: 2,845.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,091.39 : 10,637.09 = 1,897.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,091.39/10,637.09 = 1,897.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,091.39x = 10,637.09 × 1,897.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,091.39x = 20,179,879.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,179,879.88/7,091.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.69

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