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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.16, 10,882.51 and 2,061.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.16, 10,882.51 and 2,061.03 is: 3,091.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.16 : 10,882.51 = 2,061.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.16/10,882.51 = 2,061.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.16x = 10,882.51 × 2,061.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.16x = 22,429,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429,179.59/7,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.48

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