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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.42, 10,883.22 and 2,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.42, 10,883.22 and 2,325.40 is: 3,488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.42 : 10,883.22 = 2,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.42/10,883.22 = 2,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.42x = 10,883.22 × 2,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.42x = 25,307,839.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,307,839.79/7,255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.13

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