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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.88, 10,916.74 and 2,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.88, 10,916.74 and 2,597.24 is: 3,896.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.88 : 10,916.74 = 2,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.88/10,916.74 = 2,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.88x = 10,916.74 × 2,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.88x = 28,353,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,353,393.80/7,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.37

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