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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.58, 10,881.32 and 2,321.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.58, 10,881.32 and 2,321.49 is: 3,482.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.58 : 10,881.32 = 2,321.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.58/10,881.32 = 2,321.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.58x = 10,881.32 × 2,321.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.58x = 25,260,863.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,260,863.96/7,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.54

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