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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.49, 10,810.76 and 2,593.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.49, 10,810.76 and 2,593.41 is: 3,887.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.49 : 10,810.76 = 2,593.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.49/10,810.76 = 2,593.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.49x = 10,810.76 × 2,593.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.49x = 28,036,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036,720.12/7,211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.78

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