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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.95, 10,884.89 and 2,323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.95, 10,884.89 and 2,323.95 is: 3,486.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.95 : 10,884.89 = 2,323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.95/10,884.89 = 2,323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.95x = 10,884.89 × 2,323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.95x = 25,295,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,295,928.50/7,255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.23

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