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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.73, 10,926.96 and 2,843.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.73, 10,926.96 and 2,843.51 is: 4,264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.73 : 10,926.96 = 2,843.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.73/10,926.96 = 2,843.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.73x = 10,926.96 × 2,843.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.73x = 31,070,920.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,070,920.03/7,285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.63

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