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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.96, 10,889.90 and 2,065.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.96, 10,889.90 and 2,065.84 is: 3,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.96 : 10,889.90 = 2,065.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.96/10,889.90 = 2,065.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.96x = 10,889.90 × 2,065.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.96x = 22,496,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,496,791.02/7,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.75

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