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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.35, 10,895.58 and 2,584.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.35, 10,895.58 and 2,584.17 is: 3,875.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.35 : 10,895.58 = 2,584.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.35/10,895.58 = 2,584.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.35x = 10,895.58 × 2,584.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.35x = 28,156,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,156,030.97/7,264.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.92

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