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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.83, 10,914.84 and 2,596.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.83, 10,914.84 and 2,596.65 is: 3,894.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.83 : 10,914.84 = 2,596.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.83/10,914.84 = 2,596.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.83x = 10,914.84 × 2,596.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.83x = 28,342,019.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,342,019.29/7,276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.83

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