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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.68, 10,878 and 2,321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.68, 10,878 and 2,321.72 is: 3,482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.68 : 10,878 = 2,321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.68/10,878 = 2,321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.68x = 10,878 × 2,321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.68x = 25,255,670.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,255,670.16/7,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.73

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