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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.23, 10,879.14 and 2,321.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.23, 10,879.14 and 2,321.54 is: 3,482.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.23 : 10,879.14 = 2,321.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.23/10,879.14 = 2,321.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.23x = 10,879.14 × 2,321.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.23x = 25,256,414.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,256,414.98/7,253.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.09

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