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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.69, 10,912.19 and 2,834.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.69, 10,912.19 and 2,834.58 is: 4,249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.69 : 10,912.19 = 2,834.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.69/10,912.19 = 2,834.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.69x = 10,912.19 × 2,834.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.69x = 30,931,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,931,440.90/7,279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.01

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