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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.28, 10,892.46 and 2,583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.28, 10,892.46 and 2,583.08 is: 3,873.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.28 : 10,892.46 = 2,583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.28/10,892.46 = 2,583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.28x = 10,892.46 × 2,583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.28x = 28,136,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,136,095.58/7,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.75

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