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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.46, 10,881.96 and 2,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.46, 10,881.96 and 2,059.32 is: 3,089.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.46 : 10,881.96 = 2,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.46/10,881.96 = 2,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.46x = 10,881.96 × 2,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.46x = 22,409,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409,437.87/7,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.48

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