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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.32, 10,878.18 and 2,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.32, 10,878.18 and 2,059.24 is: 3,088.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.32 : 10,878.18 = 2,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.32/10,878.18 = 2,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.32x = 10,878.18 × 2,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.32x = 22,400,783.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,783.38/7,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.35

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