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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.41, 10,884.39 and 2,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.41, 10,884.39 and 2,062.28 is: 3,093.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.41 : 10,884.39 = 2,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.41/10,884.39 = 2,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.41x = 10,884.39 × 2,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.41x = 22,446,679.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446,679.29/7,256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.36

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