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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.44, 10,878.65 and 2,322.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.44, 10,878.65 and 2,322.47 is: 3,483.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.44 : 10,878.65 = 2,322.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.44/10,878.65 = 2,322.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.44x = 10,878.65 × 2,322.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.44x = 25,265,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,265,375.62/7,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.71

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