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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.92, 10,903.43 and 2,589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.92, 10,903.43 and 2,589.12 is: 3,883.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.92 : 10,903.43 = 2,589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.92/10,903.43 = 2,589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.92x = 10,903.43 × 2,589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.92x = 28,230,288.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,230,288.68/7,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.70

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