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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.09, 10,882.49 and 2,324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.09, 10,882.49 and 2,324.97 is: 3,487.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.09 : 10,882.49 = 2,324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.09/10,882.49 = 2,324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.09x = 10,882.49 × 2,324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.09x = 25,301,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,301,451.15/7,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.89

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