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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.91, 10,893.83 and 2,582.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.91, 10,893.83 and 2,582.73 is: 3,873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.91 : 10,893.83 = 2,582.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.91/10,893.83 = 2,582.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.91x = 10,893.83 × 2,582.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.91x = 28,135,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,135,808.64/7,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.90

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