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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.14, 10,947.63 and 2,617.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.14, 10,947.63 and 2,617.62 is: 3,927.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.14 : 10,947.63 = 2,617.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.14/10,947.63 = 2,617.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.14x = 10,947.63 × 2,617.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.14x = 28,656,735.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,656,735.24/7,297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.12

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