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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.63, 10,890.05 and 2,065.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.63, 10,890.05 and 2,065.50 is: 3,098.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.63 : 10,890.05 = 2,065.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.63/10,890.05 = 2,065.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.63x = 10,890.05 × 2,065.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.63x = 22,493,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,493,387.95/7,259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.42

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