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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.84, 10,877.76 and 2,869.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.84, 10,877.76 and 2,869.92 is: 4,304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.84 : 10,877.76 = 2,869.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.84/10,877.76 = 2,869.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.84x = 10,877.76 × 2,869.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.84x = 31,218,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,218,300.98/7,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.88

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