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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.56, 10,937.22 and 2,097.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.56, 10,937.22 and 2,097.22 is: 3,145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.56 : 10,937.22 = 2,097.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.56/10,937.22 = 2,097.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.56x = 10,937.22 × 2,097.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.56x = 22,937,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,937,756.53/7,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.36

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