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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.76, 10,876.68 and 2,056.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.76, 10,876.68 and 2,056.56 is: 3,084.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.76 : 10,876.68 = 2,056.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.76/10,876.68 = 2,056.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.76x = 10,876.68 × 2,056.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.76x = 22,368,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368,545.02/7,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.99

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