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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.98, 10,887.89 and 2,880.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.98, 10,887.89 and 2,880.04 is: 4,316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.98 : 10,887.89 = 2,880.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.98/10,887.89 = 2,880.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.98x = 10,887.89 × 2,880.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.98x = 31,357,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,357,558.72/7,264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.26

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