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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.26, 10,894.86 and 2,879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.26, 10,894.86 and 2,879.88 is: 4,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.26 : 10,894.86 = 2,879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.26/10,894.86 = 2,879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.26x = 10,894.86 × 2,879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.26x = 31,375,889.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,375,889.42/7,262.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.40

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