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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.52, 10,887.74 and 2,641.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.52, 10,887.74 and 2,641.52 is: 3,962.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.52 : 10,887.74 = 2,641.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.52/10,887.74 = 2,641.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.52x = 10,887.74 × 2,641.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.52x = 28,760,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,760,182.96/7,258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.27

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