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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.26, 10,900.35 and 2,881.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.26, 10,900.35 and 2,881.86 is: 4,324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.26 : 10,900.35 = 2,881.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.26/10,900.35 = 2,881.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.26x = 10,900.35 × 2,881.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.26x = 31,413,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,413,282.65/7,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.36

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