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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.06, 10,908.69 and 2,590.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.06, 10,908.69 and 2,590.26 is: 3,885.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.06 : 10,908.69 = 2,590.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.06/10,908.69 = 2,590.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.06x = 10,908.69 × 2,590.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.06x = 28,256,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,256,343.36/7,272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.60

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