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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.52, 10,889.64 and 2,576.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.52, 10,889.64 and 2,576.34 is: 3,866.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.52 : 10,889.64 = 2,576.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.52/10,889.64 = 2,576.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.52x = 10,889.64 × 2,576.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.52x = 28,055,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,055,415.12/7,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.24

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