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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.13, 10,876.68 and 2,321.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.13, 10,876.68 and 2,321.46 is: 3,481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.13 : 10,876.68 = 2,321.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.13/10,876.68 = 2,321.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.13x = 10,876.68 × 2,321.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.13x = 25,249,777.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,249,777.55/7,253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.23

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