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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.39, 10,883.32 and 2,324.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.39, 10,883.32 and 2,324.38 is: 3,486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.39 : 10,883.32 = 2,324.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.39/10,883.32 = 2,324.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.39x = 10,883.32 × 2,324.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.39x = 25,296,971.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,296,971.34/7,255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.65

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