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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.55, 10,881.21 and 2,811.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.55, 10,881.21 and 2,811.29 is: 4,217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.55 : 10,881.21 = 2,811.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.55/10,881.21 = 2,811.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.55x = 10,881.21 × 2,811.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.55x = 30,590,213.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,590,213.40/7,253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.28

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