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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.47, 10,881.45 and 2,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.47, 10,881.45 and 2,324.10 is: 3,485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.47 : 10,881.45 = 2,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.47/10,881.45 = 2,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.47x = 10,881.45 × 2,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.47x = 25,289,577.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,289,577.95/7,255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.59

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