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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.30, 10,877.46 and 2,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.30, 10,877.46 and 2,253 is: 3,379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.30 : 10,877.46 = 2,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.30/10,877.46 = 2,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.30x = 10,877.46 × 2,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.30x = 24,506,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,506,917.38/7,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.66

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