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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.34, 10,875.46 and 2,056.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.34, 10,875.46 and 2,056.21 is: 3,084.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.34 : 10,875.46 = 2,056.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.34/10,875.46 = 2,056.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.34x = 10,875.46 × 2,056.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.34x = 22,362,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,362,224.47/7,250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.30

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