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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.96, 10,874.89 and 2,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.96, 10,874.89 and 2,055.84 is: 3,083.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.96 : 10,874.89 = 2,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.96/10,874.89 = 2,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.96x = 10,874.89 × 2,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.96x = 22,357,033.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357,033.86/7,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.75

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