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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.31, 10,877.91 and 2,322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.31, 10,877.91 and 2,322.46 is: 3,483.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.31 : 10,877.91 = 2,322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.31/10,877.91 = 2,322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.31x = 10,877.91 × 2,322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.31x = 25,263,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,263,510.86/7,251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.99

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