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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.76, 10,898.30 and 2,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.76, 10,898.30 and 2,586.28 is: 3,879.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.76 : 10,898.30 = 2,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.76/10,898.30 = 2,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.76x = 10,898.30 × 2,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.76x = 28,186,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,186,055.32/7,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.83

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