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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.58, 10,957.74 and 2,625.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.58, 10,957.74 and 2,625.79 is: 3,937.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.58 : 10,957.74 = 2,625.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.58/10,957.74 = 2,625.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.58x = 10,957.74 × 2,625.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.58x = 28,772,686.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,772,686.87/7,306.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.92

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