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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.61, 10,940.58 and 2,613.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.61, 10,940.58 and 2,613.94 is: 3,920.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.61 : 10,940.58 = 2,613.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.61/10,940.58 = 2,613.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.61x = 10,940.58 × 2,613.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.61x = 28,598,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,598,019.69/7,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.97

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