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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.92, 10,913.40 and 2,894.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.92, 10,913.40 and 2,894.58 is: 4,339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.92 : 10,913.40 = 2,894.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.92/10,913.40 = 2,894.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.92x = 10,913.40 × 2,894.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.92x = 31,589,709.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,589,709.37/7,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.29

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