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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.38, 10,941.87 and 2,614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.38, 10,941.87 and 2,614.58 is: 3,921.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.38 : 10,941.87 = 2,614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.38/10,941.87 = 2,614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.38x = 10,941.87 × 2,614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.38x = 28,608,394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,608,394.46/7,295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.44

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