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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.92, 10,901.93 and 2,588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.92, 10,901.93 and 2,588.12 is: 3,882.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.92 : 10,901.93 = 2,588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.92/10,901.93 = 2,588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.92x = 10,901.93 × 2,588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.92x = 28,215,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,215,456.76/7,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.19

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