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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.45, 10,897.20 and 2,584.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.45, 10,897.20 and 2,584.53 is: 3,877.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.45 : 10,897.20 = 2,584.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.45/10,897.20 = 2,584.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.45x = 10,897.20 × 2,584.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.45x = 28,164,140.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,164,140.32/7,263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.52

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