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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.23, 10,914.53 and 2,594.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.23, 10,914.53 and 2,594.99 is: 3,893.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.23 : 10,914.53 = 2,594.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.23/10,914.53 = 2,594.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.23x = 10,914.53 × 2,594.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.23x = 28,323,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,323,083.23/7,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.08

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