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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.76, 10,896.25 and 2,586.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.76, 10,896.25 and 2,586.32 is: 3,879.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.76 : 10,896.25 = 2,586.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.76/10,896.25 = 2,586.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.76x = 10,896.25 × 2,586.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.76x = 28,181,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,181,133.20/7,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.69

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