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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.92, 10,939.32 and 2,674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.92, 10,939.32 and 2,674.96 is: 4,012.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.92 : 10,939.32 = 2,674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.92/10,939.32 = 2,674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.92x = 10,939.32 × 2,674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.92x = 29,262,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,262,243.43/7,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.97

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