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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.14, 10,879.56 and 2,869.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.14, 10,879.56 and 2,869.56 is: 4,301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.14 : 10,879.56 = 2,869.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.14/10,879.56 = 2,869.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.14x = 10,879.56 × 2,869.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.14x = 31,219,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,219,550.19/7,258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.32

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