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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.58, 10,876.82 and 2,318.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.58, 10,876.82 and 2,318.49 is: 3,478.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.58 : 10,876.82 = 2,318.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.58/10,876.82 = 2,318.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.58x = 10,876.82 × 2,318.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.58x = 25,217,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,217,786.81/7,250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.04

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