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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.36, 10,910.55 and 2,593.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.36, 10,910.55 and 2,593.11 is: 3,889.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.36 : 10,910.55 = 2,593.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.36/10,910.55 = 2,593.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.36x = 10,910.55 × 2,593.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.36x = 28,292,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,292,292.36/7,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.32

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