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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.87, 10,936.62 and 2,611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.87, 10,936.62 and 2,611.08 is: 3,916.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.87 : 10,936.62 = 2,611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.87/10,936.62 = 2,611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.87x = 10,936.62 × 2,611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.87x = 28,556,389.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,556,389.75/7,291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.20

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