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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.51, 10,881.62 and 2,321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.51, 10,881.62 and 2,321.82 is: 3,483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.51 : 10,881.62 = 2,321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.51/10,881.62 = 2,321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.51x = 10,881.62 × 2,321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.51x = 25,265,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,265,160.05/7,253.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.17

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