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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.65, 10,872.91 and 2,318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.65, 10,872.91 and 2,318.96 is: 3,477.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.65 : 10,872.91 = 2,318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.65/10,872.91 = 2,318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.65x = 10,872.91 × 2,318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.65x = 25,213,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,213,843.37/7,250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.46

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