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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.05, 10,917.32 and 2,083.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.05, 10,917.32 and 2,083.71 is: 3,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.05 : 10,917.32 = 2,083.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.05/10,917.32 = 2,083.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.05x = 10,917.32 × 2,083.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.05x = 22,748,518.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,748,518.44/7,279.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.20

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