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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.73, 10,876.37 and 2,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.73, 10,876.37 and 2,320.40 is: 3,480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.73 : 10,876.37 = 2,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.73/10,876.37 = 2,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.73x = 10,876.37 × 2,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.73x = 25,237,462.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237,462.96/7,250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.68

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