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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.22, 10,876.47 and 2,321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.22, 10,876.47 and 2,321.76 is: 3,481.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.22 : 10,876.47 = 2,321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.22/10,876.47 = 2,321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.22x = 10,876.47 × 2,321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.22x = 25,252,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252,552.99/7,253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.56

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