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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.58, 10,943.46 and 2,101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.58, 10,943.46 and 2,101.50 is: 3,152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.58 : 10,943.46 = 2,101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.58/10,943.46 = 2,101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.58x = 10,943.46 × 2,101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.58x = 22,997,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,997,681.19/7,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.28

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