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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.26, 10,892.50 and 2,582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.26, 10,892.50 and 2,582.30 is: 3,873.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.26 : 10,892.50 = 2,582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.26/10,892.50 = 2,582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.26x = 10,892.50 × 2,582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.26x = 28,127,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,127,702.75/7,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.67

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