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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.75, 10,936.44 and 2,610.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.75, 10,936.44 and 2,610.96 is: 3,916.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.75 : 10,936.44 = 2,610.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.75/10,936.44 = 2,610.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.75x = 10,936.44 × 2,610.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.75x = 28,554,607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,554,607.38/7,291.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.02

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