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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.31, 10,940.97 and 2,617.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.31, 10,940.97 and 2,617.22 is: 3,924.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.31 : 10,940.97 = 2,617.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.31/10,940.97 = 2,617.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.31x = 10,940.97 × 2,617.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.31x = 28,634,870.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,634,870.80/7,297.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.03

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