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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.72, 10,904.22 and 2,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.72, 10,904.22 and 2,593 is: 3,887.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.72 : 10,904.22 = 2,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.72/10,904.22 = 2,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.72x = 10,904.22 × 2,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.72x = 28,274,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274,642.46/7,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.23

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