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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.68, 10,889.10 and 2,578.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.68, 10,889.10 and 2,578.30 is: 3,867.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.68 : 10,889.10 = 2,578.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.68/10,889.10 = 2,578.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.68x = 10,889.10 × 2,578.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.68x = 28,075,312.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,075,312.08/7,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.83

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