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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.80, 10,906.72 and 2,593.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.80, 10,906.72 and 2,593.08 is: 3,888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.80 : 10,906.72 = 2,593.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.80/10,906.72 = 2,593.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.80x = 10,906.72 × 2,593.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.80x = 28,281,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,281,997.50/7,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.20

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