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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.24, 10,889.76 and 2,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.24, 10,889.76 and 2,065.52 is: 3,098.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.24 : 10,889.76 = 2,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.24/10,889.76 = 2,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.24x = 10,889.76 × 2,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.24x = 22,493,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,493,017.08/7,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.54

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