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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.35, 10,941.03 and 2,617.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.35, 10,941.03 and 2,617.26 is: 3,924.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.35 : 10,941.03 = 2,617.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.35/10,941.03 = 2,617.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.35x = 10,941.03 × 2,617.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.35x = 28,635,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,635,520.18/7,297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.10

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