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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.23, 10,876.96 and 2,320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.23, 10,876.96 and 2,320.16 is: 3,480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.23 : 10,876.96 = 2,320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.23/10,876.96 = 2,320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.23x = 10,876.96 × 2,320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.23x = 25,236,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,236,281.71/7,250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.76

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