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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.99, 10,923.22 and 2,603.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.99, 10,923.22 and 2,603.14 is: 3,903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.99 : 10,923.22 = 2,603.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.99/10,923.22 = 2,603.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.99x = 10,923.22 × 2,603.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.99x = 28,434,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,434,670.91/7,283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.72

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