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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.52, 10,875.50 and 2,320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.52, 10,875.50 and 2,320.02 is: 3,479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.52 : 10,875.50 = 2,320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.52/10,875.50 = 2,320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.52x = 10,875.50 × 2,320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.52x = 25,231,377.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,231,377.51/7,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.94

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