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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.70, 10,880.91 and 2,633.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.70, 10,880.91 and 2,633.70 is: 3,952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.70 : 10,880.91 = 2,633.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.70/10,880.91 = 2,633.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.70x = 10,880.91 × 2,633.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.70x = 28,657,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,657,052.67/7,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.32

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