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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.64, 10,893.43 and 2,583.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.64, 10,893.43 and 2,583.06 is: 3,873.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.64 : 10,893.43 = 2,583.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.64/10,893.43 = 2,583.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.64x = 10,893.43 × 2,583.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.64x = 28,138,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,138,383.30/7,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.87

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