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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.17, 10,906.43 and 2,833.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.17, 10,906.43 and 2,833.11 is: 4,248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.17 : 10,906.43 = 2,833.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.17/10,906.43 = 2,833.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.17x = 10,906.43 × 2,833.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.17x = 30,899,101.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,899,101.73/7,273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.37

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