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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.67, 10,918.94 and 2,893.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.67, 10,918.94 and 2,893.95 is: 4,341.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.67 : 10,918.94 = 2,893.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.67/10,918.94 = 2,893.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.67x = 10,918.94 × 2,893.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.67x = 31,598,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,598,851.94/7,277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.89

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