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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.36, 10,878.64 and 2,058.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.36, 10,878.64 and 2,058.23 is: 3,087.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.36 : 10,878.64 = 2,058.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.36/10,878.64 = 2,058.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.36x = 10,878.64 × 2,058.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.36x = 22,390,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390,765.26/7,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.38

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