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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.67, 10,881.96 and 2,323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.67, 10,881.96 and 2,323.98 is: 3,485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.67 : 10,881.96 = 2,323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.67/10,881.96 = 2,323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.67x = 10,881.96 × 2,323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.67x = 25,289,498.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,289,498.21/7,255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.48

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