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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.32, 10,878.30 and 2,321.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.32, 10,878.30 and 2,321.94 is: 3,482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.32 : 10,878.30 = 2,321.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.32/10,878.30 = 2,321.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.32x = 10,878.30 × 2,321.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.32x = 25,258,759.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,258,759.90/7,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.85

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