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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.57, 10,883.25 and 2,323.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.57, 10,883.25 and 2,323.83 is: 3,486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.57 : 10,883.25 = 2,323.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.57/10,883.25 = 2,323.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.57x = 10,883.25 × 2,323.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.57x = 25,290,822.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,290,822.85/7,254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.19

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