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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.80, 10,871.04 and 4,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.80, 10,871.04 and 4,325.76 is: 6,483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.80 : 10,871.04 = 4,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.80/10,871.04 = 4,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.80x = 10,871.04 × 4,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.80x = 47,025,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,025,509.99/7,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,483.77

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