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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.15, 10,936.44 and 2,097.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.15, 10,936.44 and 2,097.81 is: 3,145.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.15 : 10,936.44 = 2,097.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.15/10,936.44 = 2,097.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.15x = 10,936.44 × 2,097.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.15x = 22,942,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942,573.20/7,293.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.77

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