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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.77, 10,908.65 and 2,886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.77, 10,908.65 and 2,886.60 is: 4,332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.77 : 10,908.65 = 2,886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.77/10,908.65 = 2,886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.77x = 10,908.65 × 2,886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.77x = 31,488,909.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,488,909.09/7,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.08

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