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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.23, 10,879.96 and 2,322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.23, 10,879.96 and 2,322.16 is: 3,483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.23 : 10,879.96 = 2,322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.23/10,879.96 = 2,322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.23x = 10,879.96 × 2,322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.23x = 25,265,007.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,265,007.91/7,252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.76

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