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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.95, 10,875.60 and 2,320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.95, 10,875.60 and 2,320.41 is: 3,479.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.95 : 10,875.60 = 2,320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.95/10,875.60 = 2,320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.95x = 10,875.60 × 2,320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.95x = 25,235,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235,851.00/7,251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.87

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