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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.56, 10,935.72 and 2,096.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.56, 10,935.72 and 2,096.22 is: 3,143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.56 : 10,935.72 = 2,096.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.56/10,935.72 = 2,096.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.56x = 10,935.72 × 2,096.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.56x = 22,923,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923,674.98/7,291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.86

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