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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.17, 10,921.65 and 2,604.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.17, 10,921.65 and 2,604.37 is: 3,905.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.17 : 10,921.65 = 2,604.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.17/10,921.65 = 2,604.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.17x = 10,921.65 × 2,604.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.17x = 28,444,017.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,444,017.61/7,283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.44

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