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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.76, 10,881.36 and 2,322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.76, 10,881.36 and 2,322.16 is: 3,483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.76 : 10,881.36 = 2,322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.76/10,881.36 = 2,322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.76x = 10,881.36 × 2,322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.76x = 25,268,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,268,258.94/7,253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.47

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