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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.56, 10,882.77 and 2,323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.56, 10,882.77 and 2,323.88 is: 3,485.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.56 : 10,882.77 = 2,323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.56/10,882.77 = 2,323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.56x = 10,882.77 × 2,323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.56x = 25,290,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,290,251.55/7,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.64

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