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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.67, 10,889.10 and 2,877.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.67, 10,889.10 and 2,877.57 is: 4,316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.67 : 10,889.10 = 2,877.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.67/10,889.10 = 2,877.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.67x = 10,889.10 × 2,877.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.67x = 31,334,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,334,147.49/7,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.19

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