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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.10, 10,876.65 and 2,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.10, 10,876.65 and 2,057.02 is: 3,085.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.10 : 10,876.65 = 2,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.10/10,876.65 = 2,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.10x = 10,876.65 × 2,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.10x = 22,373,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,373,486.58/7,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.53

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