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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.97, 10,924.93 and 2,604.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.97, 10,924.93 and 2,604.97 is: 3,906.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.97 : 10,924.93 = 2,604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.97/10,924.93 = 2,604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.97x = 10,924.93 × 2,604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.97x = 28,459,114.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,459,114.90/7,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.55

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