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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.36, 10,877.06 and 2,320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.36, 10,877.06 and 2,320.44 is: 3,481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.36 : 10,877.06 = 2,320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.36/10,877.06 = 2,320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.36x = 10,877.06 × 2,320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.36x = 25,239,565.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,239,565.11/7,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.15

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