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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.28, 10,875.24 and 2,320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.28, 10,875.24 and 2,320.26 is: 3,480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.28 : 10,875.24 = 2,320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.28/10,875.24 = 2,320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.28x = 10,875.24 × 2,320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.28x = 25,233,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,233,384.36/7,250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.33

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