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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.80, 10,889.70 and 4,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.80, 10,889.70 and 4,295.20 is: 6,442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.80 : 10,889.70 = 4,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.80/10,889.70 = 4,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.80x = 10,889.70 × 4,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.80x = 46,773,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,773,439.44/7,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.80

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