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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.55, 10,902.87 and 2,588.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.55, 10,902.87 and 2,588.74 is: 3,883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.55 : 10,902.87 = 2,588.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.55/10,902.87 = 2,588.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.55x = 10,902.87 × 2,588.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.55x = 28,224,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,224,689.21/7,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.13

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