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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.85, 10,876.95 and 2,056.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.85, 10,876.95 and 2,056.59 is: 3,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.85 : 10,876.95 = 2,056.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.85/10,876.95 = 2,056.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.85x = 10,876.95 × 2,056.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.85x = 22,369,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,369,426.60/7,250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.08

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