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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.91, 10,895.32 and 2,583.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.91, 10,895.32 and 2,583.73 is: 3,875.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.91 : 10,895.32 = 2,583.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.91/10,895.32 = 2,583.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.91x = 10,895.32 × 2,583.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.91x = 28,150,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150,565.14/7,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.40

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