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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.69, 10,937.85 and 2,612.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.69, 10,937.85 and 2,612.43 is: 3,917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.69 : 10,937.85 = 2,612.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.69/10,937.85 = 2,612.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.69x = 10,937.85 × 2,612.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.69x = 28,574,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,574,367.48/7,293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.68

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