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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.06, 10,902.70 and 2,586.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.06, 10,902.70 and 2,586.26 is: 3,879.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.06 : 10,902.70 = 2,586.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.06/10,902.70 = 2,586.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.06x = 10,902.70 × 2,586.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.06x = 28,197,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,197,216.90/7,268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.61

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