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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.98, 10,916.39 and 2,832.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.98, 10,916.39 and 2,832.34 is: 4,250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.98 : 10,916.39 = 2,832.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.98/10,916.39 = 2,832.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.98x = 10,916.39 × 2,832.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.98x = 30,918,928.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,918,928.05/7,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.62

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