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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.04, 10,878.12 and 2,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.04, 10,878.12 and 2,057.52 is: 3,085.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.04 : 10,878.12 = 2,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.04/10,878.12 = 2,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.04x = 10,878.12 × 2,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.04x = 22,381,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381,949.46/7,253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.87

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