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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.80, 10,936.44 and 2,611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.80, 10,936.44 and 2,611.12 is: 3,916.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.80 : 10,936.44 = 2,611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.80/10,936.44 = 2,611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.80x = 10,936.44 × 2,611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.80x = 28,556,329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,556,329.87/7,290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.76

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