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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.25, 10,885.31 and 2,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.25, 10,885.31 and 2,062.26 is: 3,093.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.25 : 10,885.31 = 2,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.25/10,885.31 = 2,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.25x = 10,885.31 × 2,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.25x = 22,448,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,448,329.09/7,256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.65

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