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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.70, 10,879.72 and 2,323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.70, 10,879.72 and 2,323.17 is: 3,484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.70 : 10,879.72 = 2,323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.70/10,879.72 = 2,323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.70x = 10,879.72 × 2,323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.70x = 25,275,439.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,275,439.11/7,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.01

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