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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.89, 10,885.55 and 2,325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.89, 10,885.55 and 2,325.15 is: 3,488.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.89 : 10,885.55 = 2,325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.89/10,885.55 = 2,325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.89x = 10,885.55 × 2,325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.89x = 25,310,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,310,524.96/7,255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.27

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