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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.09, 10,883.78 and 2,323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.09, 10,883.78 and 2,323.64 is: 3,485.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.09 : 10,883.78 = 2,323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.09/10,883.78 = 2,323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.09x = 10,883.78 × 2,323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.09x = 25,289,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,289,986.56/7,255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.83

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