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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.72, 10,931.57 and 2,093.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.72, 10,931.57 and 2,093.59 is: 3,140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.72 : 10,931.57 = 2,093.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.72/10,931.57 = 2,093.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.72x = 10,931.57 × 2,093.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.72x = 22,886,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,886,225.64/7,287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.38

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