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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.03, 10,919.44 and 2,837.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.03, 10,919.44 and 2,837.71 is: 4,255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.03 : 10,919.44 = 2,837.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.03/10,919.44 = 2,837.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.03x = 10,919.44 × 2,837.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.03x = 30,986,169.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,986,169.69/7,281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.74

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