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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.72, 10,917.52 and 2,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.72, 10,917.52 and 2,833.08 is: 4,251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.72 : 10,917.52 = 2,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.72/10,917.52 = 2,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.72x = 10,917.52 × 2,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.72x = 30,930,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,930,207.56/7,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.74

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