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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.90, 10,896.69 and 2,881.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.90, 10,896.69 and 2,881.74 is: 4,322.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.90 : 10,896.69 = 2,881.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.90/10,896.69 = 2,881.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.90x = 10,896.69 × 2,881.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.90x = 31,401,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,401,427.44/7,263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.94

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