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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.04, 10,897.26 and 2,881.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.04, 10,897.26 and 2,881.52 is: 4,322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.04 : 10,897.26 = 2,881.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.04/10,897.26 = 2,881.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.04x = 10,897.26 × 2,881.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.04x = 31,400,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,400,672.64/7,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.76

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