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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.70, 10,887.45 and 2,327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.70, 10,887.45 and 2,327.10 is: 3,491.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.70 : 10,887.45 = 2,327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.70/10,887.45 = 2,327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.70x = 10,887.45 × 2,327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.70x = 25,336,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,336,184.90/7,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.42

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