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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.09, 10,878.75 and 2,322.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.09, 10,878.75 and 2,322.55 is: 3,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.09 : 10,878.75 = 2,322.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.09/10,878.75 = 2,322.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.09x = 10,878.75 × 2,322.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.09x = 25,266,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,266,440.81/7,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.06

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