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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.34, 10,910.72 and 2,889.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.34, 10,910.72 and 2,889.82 is: 4,335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.34 : 10,910.72 = 2,889.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.34/10,910.72 = 2,889.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.34x = 10,910.72 × 2,889.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.34x = 31,530,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,530,016.87/7,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.01

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