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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.60, 10,884.91 and 2,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.60, 10,884.91 and 2,062.52 is: 3,093.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.60 : 10,884.91 = 2,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.60/10,884.91 = 2,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.60x = 10,884.91 × 2,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.60x = 22,450,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450,344.57/7,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.78

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