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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.91, 10,941.65 and 2,612.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.91, 10,941.65 and 2,612.83 is: 3,920.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.91 : 10,941.65 = 2,612.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.91/10,941.65 = 2,612.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.91x = 10,941.65 × 2,612.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.91x = 28,588,658.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,588,658.31/7,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.06

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