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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.06, 10,893.69 and 2,583.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.06, 10,893.69 and 2,583.09 is: 3,874.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.06 : 10,893.69 = 2,583.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.06/10,893.69 = 2,583.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.06x = 10,893.69 × 2,583.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.06x = 28,139,381.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,139,381.70/7,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.85

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