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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.87, 10,876.99 and 2,321.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.87, 10,876.99 and 2,321.34 is: 3,481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.87 : 10,876.99 = 2,321.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.87/10,876.99 = 2,321.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.87x = 10,876.99 × 2,321.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.87x = 25,249,191.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,249,191.97/7,252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.27

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