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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.06, 10,883.50 and 2,510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.06, 10,883.50 and 2,510.80 is: 3,766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.06 : 10,883.50 = 2,510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.06/10,883.50 = 2,510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.06x = 10,883.50 × 2,510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.06x = 27,326,258.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,326,258.31/7,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.51

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