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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.08, 10,814.46 and 2,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.08, 10,814.46 and 2,593 is: 3,888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.08 : 10,814.46 = 2,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.08/10,814.46 = 2,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.08x = 10,814.46 × 2,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.08x = 28,041,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,041,894.78/7,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.72

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