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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.32, 10,876.68 and 2,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.32, 10,876.68 and 2,058.24 is: 3,086.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.32 : 10,876.68 = 2,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.32/10,876.68 = 2,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.32x = 10,876.68 × 2,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.32x = 22,386,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,386,817.84/7,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.85

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