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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.99, 10,882.30 and 2,635.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.99, 10,882.30 and 2,635.35 is: 3,954.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.99 : 10,882.30 = 2,635.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.99/10,882.30 = 2,635.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.99x = 10,882.30 × 2,635.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.99x = 28,678,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,678,669.31/7,251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.59

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