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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.98, 10,886.39 and 2,879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.98, 10,886.39 and 2,879.04 is: 4,314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.98 : 10,886.39 = 2,879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.98/10,886.39 = 2,879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.98x = 10,886.39 × 2,879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.98x = 31,342,352.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,342,352.27/7,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.76

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