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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.67, 10,880.61 and 2,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.67, 10,880.61 and 2,059.56 is: 3,089.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.67 : 10,880.61 = 2,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.67/10,880.61 = 2,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.67x = 10,880.61 × 2,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.67x = 22,409,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409,269.13/7,253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.37

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