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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,213.08, 10,817.46 and 2,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,213.08, 10,817.46 and 2,595 is: 3,891.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,213.08 : 10,817.46 = 2,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,213.08/10,817.46 = 2,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,213.08x = 10,817.46 × 2,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,213.08x = 28,071,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,071,308.70/7,213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.72

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