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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.31, 10,936.85 and 2,096.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.31, 10,936.85 and 2,096.97 is: 3,144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.31 : 10,936.85 = 2,096.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.31/10,936.85 = 2,096.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.31x = 10,936.85 × 2,096.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.31x = 22,934,235.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,934,235.86/7,292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.99

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