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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.63, 10,942.39 and 2,614.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.63, 10,942.39 and 2,614.11 is: 3,921.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.63 : 10,942.39 = 2,614.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.63/10,942.39 = 2,614.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.63x = 10,942.39 × 2,614.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.63x = 28,604,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,604,558.65/7,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.86

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