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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.27, 10,881.50 and 2,323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.27, 10,881.50 and 2,323.91 is: 3,485.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.27 : 10,881.50 = 2,323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.27/10,881.50 = 2,323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.27x = 10,881.50 × 2,323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.27x = 25,287,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,287,560.64/7,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.89

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