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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.40, 10,879.63 and 2,751.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.40, 10,879.63 and 2,751.11 is: 4,127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.40 : 10,879.63 = 2,751.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.40/10,879.63 = 2,751.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.40x = 10,879.63 × 2,751.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.40x = 29,930,997.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,930,997.61/7,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.05

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