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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.46, 10,881.12 and 2,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.46, 10,881.12 and 2,059.44 is: 3,089.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.46 : 10,881.12 = 2,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.46/10,881.12 = 2,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.46x = 10,881.12 × 2,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.46x = 22,409,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409,013.77/7,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.42

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