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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.24, 10,888.29 and 2,645.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.24, 10,888.29 and 2,645.16 is: 3,965.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.24 : 10,888.29 = 2,645.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.24/10,888.29 = 2,645.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.24x = 10,888.29 × 2,645.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.24x = 28,801,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,801,269.18/7,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.35

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