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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.92, 10,891.48 and 2,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.92, 10,891.48 and 2,642.80 is: 3,964.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.92 : 10,891.48 = 2,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.92/10,891.48 = 2,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.92x = 10,891.48 × 2,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.92x = 28,784,003.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,784,003.34/7,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.78

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