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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.76, 10,886.45 and 2,325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.76, 10,886.45 and 2,325.89 is: 3,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.76 : 10,886.45 = 2,325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.76/10,886.45 = 2,325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.76x = 10,886.45 × 2,325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.76x = 25,320,619.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,320,619.13/7,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.25

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