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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.80, 10,889.70 and 4,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.80, 10,889.70 and 4,336.60 is: 6,504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.80 : 10,889.70 = 4,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.80/10,889.70 = 4,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.80x = 10,889.70 × 4,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.80x = 47,224,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,224,273.02/7,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.90

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