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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.28, 10,890.96 and 2,582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.28, 10,890.96 and 2,582.08 is: 3,872.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.28 : 10,890.96 = 2,582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.28/10,890.96 = 2,582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.28x = 10,890.96 × 2,582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.28x = 28,121,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,121,330.00/7,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.25

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