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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.46, 10,895.04 and 2,585.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.46, 10,895.04 and 2,585.25 is: 3,878.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.46 : 10,895.04 = 2,585.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.46/10,895.04 = 2,585.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.46x = 10,895.04 × 2,585.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.46x = 28,166,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166,402.16/7,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.36

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