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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.14, 10,876.56 and 2,867.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.14, 10,876.56 and 2,867.56 is: 4,298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.14 : 10,876.56 = 2,867.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.14/10,876.56 = 2,867.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.14x = 10,876.56 × 2,867.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.14x = 31,189,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,189,188.39/7,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.32

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