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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.29, 10,905.98 and 2,592.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.29, 10,905.98 and 2,592.57 is: 3,887.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.29 : 10,905.98 = 2,592.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.29/10,905.98 = 2,592.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.29x = 10,905.98 × 2,592.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.29x = 28,274,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274,503.61/7,273.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.44

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