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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.08, 10,886.10 and 2,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.08, 10,886.10 and 2,062 is: 3,093.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.08 : 10,886.10 = 2,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.08/10,886.10 = 2,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.08x = 10,886.10 × 2,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.08x = 22,447,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,447,138.20/7,256.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.56

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