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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.60, 10,877.52 and 2,320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.60, 10,877.52 and 2,320.54 is: 3,481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.60 : 10,877.52 = 2,320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.60/10,877.52 = 2,320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.60x = 10,877.52 × 2,320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.60x = 25,241,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,241,665.87/7,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.32

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