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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.56, 10,893.48 and 2,879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.56, 10,893.48 and 2,879.04 is: 4,319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.56 : 10,893.48 = 2,879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.56/10,893.48 = 2,879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.56x = 10,893.48 × 2,879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.56x = 31,362,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,362,764.66/7,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.01

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