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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.28, 10,883.46 and 2,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.28, 10,883.46 and 2,062.68 is: 3,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.28 : 10,883.46 = 2,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.28/10,883.46 = 2,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.28x = 10,883.46 × 2,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.28x = 22,449,095.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,449,095.27/7,256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.75

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