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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.87, 10,882.89 and 3,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.87, 10,882.89 and 3,094.16 is: 4,638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.87 : 10,882.89 = 3,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.87/10,882.89 = 3,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.87x = 10,882.89 × 3,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.87x = 33,673,348.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,673,348.51/7,259.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.28

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