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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.48, 10,881.60 and 2,873.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.48, 10,881.60 and 2,873.92 is: 4,310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.48 : 10,881.60 = 2,873.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.48/10,881.60 = 2,873.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.48x = 10,881.60 × 2,873.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.48x = 31,272,847.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,272,847.87/7,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310.24

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