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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.51, 10,883.36 and 2,324.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.51, 10,883.36 and 2,324.65 is: 3,487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.51 : 10,883.36 = 2,324.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.51/10,883.36 = 2,324.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.51x = 10,883.36 × 2,324.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.51x = 25,300,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,300,001.83/7,254.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.49

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