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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.59, 10,904.71 and 2,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.59, 10,904.71 and 2,884.60 is: 4,327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.59 : 10,904.71 = 2,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.59/10,904.71 = 2,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.59x = 10,904.71 × 2,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.59x = 31,455,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,455,726.47/7,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.62

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