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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.56, 10,877.37 and 2,320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.56, 10,877.37 and 2,320.86 is: 3,480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.56 : 10,877.37 = 2,320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.56/10,877.37 = 2,320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.56x = 10,877.37 × 2,320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.56x = 25,244,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,244,852.94/7,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.82

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