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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.47, 10,894.62 and 2,584.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.47, 10,894.62 and 2,584.79 is: 3,875.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.47 : 10,894.62 = 2,584.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.47/10,894.62 = 2,584.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.47x = 10,894.62 × 2,584.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.47x = 28,160,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,160,304.83/7,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.91

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