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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.73, 10,877.88 and 2,254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.73, 10,877.88 and 2,254.61 is: 3,382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.73 : 10,877.88 = 2,254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.73/10,877.88 = 2,254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.73x = 10,877.88 × 2,254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.73x = 24,525,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,525,377.03/7,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.00

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