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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.43, 10,876.59 and 2,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.43, 10,876.59 and 2,056.44 is: 3,084.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.43 : 10,876.59 = 2,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.43/10,876.59 = 2,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.43x = 10,876.59 × 2,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.43x = 22,367,054.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,367,054.74/7,250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.93

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