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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.48, 10,996.18 and 2,586.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.48, 10,996.18 and 2,586.05 is: 3,879.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.48 : 10,996.18 = 2,586.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.48/10,996.18 = 2,586.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.48x = 10,996.18 × 2,586.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.48x = 28,436,616.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,436,616.31/7,330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.23

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