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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.68, 10,888.76 and 3,095.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.68, 10,888.76 and 3,095.57 is: 4,644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.68 : 10,888.76 = 3,095.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.68/10,888.76 = 3,095.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.68x = 10,888.76 × 3,095.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.68x = 33,706,892.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,706,892.50/7,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.95

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