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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.63, 10,908.99 and 2,890.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.63, 10,908.99 and 2,890.08 is: 4,335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.63 : 10,908.99 = 2,890.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.63/10,908.99 = 2,890.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.63x = 10,908.99 × 2,890.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.63x = 31,527,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,527,853.82/7,272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.14

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