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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.41, 10,914.51 and 2,593.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.41, 10,914.51 and 2,593.07 is: 3,891.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.41 : 10,914.51 = 2,593.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.41/10,914.51 = 2,593.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.41x = 10,914.51 × 2,593.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.41x = 28,302,033.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302,033.87/7,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.16

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