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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.06, 10,886.87 and 2,063.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.06, 10,886.87 and 2,063.94 is: 3,095.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.06 : 10,886.87 = 2,063.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.06/10,886.87 = 2,063.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.06x = 10,886.87 × 2,063.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.06x = 22,469,846.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469,846.47/7,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.85

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