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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.40, 10,876.99 and 3,042.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.40, 10,876.99 and 3,042.06 is: 4,559.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.40 : 10,876.99 = 3,042.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.40/10,876.99 = 3,042.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.40x = 10,876.99 × 3,042.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.40x = 33,088,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,088,456.20/7,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.90

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