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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.70, 10,898.30 and 2,879.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.70, 10,898.30 and 2,879.61 is: 4,321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.70 : 10,898.30 = 2,879.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.70/10,898.30 = 2,879.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.70x = 10,898.30 × 2,879.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.70x = 31,382,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,382,853.66/7,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.10

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