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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.56, 10,879.89 and 2,751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.56, 10,879.89 and 2,751.28 is: 4,127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.56 : 10,879.89 = 2,751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.56/10,879.89 = 2,751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.56x = 10,879.89 × 2,751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.56x = 29,933,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,933,555.60/7,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.31

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