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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.50, 10,884.18 and 2,061.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.50, 10,884.18 and 2,061.51 is: 3,092.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.50 : 10,884.18 = 2,061.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.50/10,884.18 = 2,061.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.50x = 10,884.18 × 2,061.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.50x = 22,437,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,437,845.91/7,255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.53

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