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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.83, 10,879.29 and 2,322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.83, 10,879.29 and 2,322.45 is: 3,483.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.83 : 10,879.29 = 2,322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.83/10,879.29 = 2,322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.83x = 10,879.29 × 2,322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.83x = 25,266,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,266,607.06/7,252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.69

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