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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.78, 10,894.52 and 2,642.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.78, 10,894.52 and 2,642.78 is: 3,965.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.78 : 10,894.52 = 2,642.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.78/10,894.52 = 2,642.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.78x = 10,894.52 × 2,642.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.78x = 28,791,819.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,791,819.57/7,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.94

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