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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.88, 10,879.74 and 2,323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.88, 10,879.74 and 2,323.02 is: 3,484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.88 : 10,879.74 = 2,323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.88/10,879.74 = 2,323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.88x = 10,879.74 × 2,323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.88x = 25,273,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,273,853.61/7,253.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.18

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