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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.78, 10,885.56 and 2,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.78, 10,885.56 and 2,063.06 is: 3,094.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.78 : 10,885.56 = 2,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.78/10,885.56 = 2,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.78x = 10,885.56 × 2,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.78x = 22,457,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457,563.41/7,256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.70

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