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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.99, 10,912.52 and 2,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.99, 10,912.52 and 2,595.20 is: 3,892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.99 : 10,912.52 = 2,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.99/10,912.52 = 2,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.99x = 10,912.52 × 2,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.99x = 28,320,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,320,123.83/7,274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.80

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