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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.23, 10,910.65 and 2,594.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.23, 10,910.65 and 2,594.33 is: 3,891.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.23 : 10,910.65 = 2,594.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.23/10,910.65 = 2,594.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.23x = 10,910.65 × 2,594.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.23x = 28,305,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,305,819.56/7,273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.78

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