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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.04, 10,875.12 and 2,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.04, 10,875.12 and 2,055.96 is: 3,083.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.04 : 10,875.12 = 2,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.04/10,875.12 = 2,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.04x = 10,875.12 × 2,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.04x = 22,358,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358,811.72/7,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.96

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