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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.93, 10,973.68 and 2,933.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.93, 10,973.68 and 2,933.22 is: 4,399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.93 : 10,973.68 = 2,933.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.93/10,973.68 = 2,933.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.93x = 10,973.68 × 2,933.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.93x = 32,188,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,188,217.65/7,315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.74

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