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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.13, 10,933.90 and 2,610.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.13, 10,933.90 and 2,610.26 is: 3,914.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.13 : 10,933.90 = 2,610.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.13/10,933.90 = 2,610.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.13x = 10,933.90 × 2,610.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.13x = 28,540,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,540,321.81/7,291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.39

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