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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.16, 10,875.12 and 2,319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.16, 10,875.12 and 2,319.72 is: 3,479.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.16 : 10,875.12 = 2,319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.16/10,875.12 = 2,319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.16x = 10,875.12 × 2,319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.16x = 25,227,233.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,227,233.37/7,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.54

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