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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.05, 10,910.43 and 2,593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.05, 10,910.43 and 2,593.72 is: 3,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.05 : 10,910.43 = 2,593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.05/10,910.43 = 2,593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.05x = 10,910.43 × 2,593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.05x = 28,298,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,298,617.44/7,273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.89

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