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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,131.69, 10,693.59 and 2,917.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,131.69, 10,693.59 and 2,917.91 is: 4,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,131.69 : 10,693.59 = 2,917.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,131.69/10,693.59 = 2,917.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,131.69x = 10,693.59 × 2,917.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,131.69x = 31,202,933.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,202,933.20/7,131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.25

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