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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.64, 10,882.36 and 2,324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.64, 10,882.36 and 2,324.76 is: 3,486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.64 : 10,882.36 = 2,324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.64/10,882.36 = 2,324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.64x = 10,882.36 × 2,324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.64x = 25,298,875.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,298,875.23/7,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.79

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