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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.54, 10,906.41 and 2,885.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.54, 10,906.41 and 2,885.90 is: 4,330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.54 : 10,906.41 = 2,885.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.54/10,906.41 = 2,885.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.54x = 10,906.41 × 2,885.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.54x = 31,474,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,474,808.62/7,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.28

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