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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.90, 10,899.70 and 2,883.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.90, 10,899.70 and 2,883.74 is: 4,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.90 : 10,899.70 = 2,883.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.90/10,899.70 = 2,883.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.90x = 10,899.70 × 2,883.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.90x = 31,431,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,431,900.88/7,265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.95

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