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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.82, 10,887.34 and 2,326.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.82, 10,887.34 and 2,326.36 is: 3,490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.82 : 10,887.34 = 2,326.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.82/10,887.34 = 2,326.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.82x = 10,887.34 × 2,326.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.82x = 25,327,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,327,872.28/7,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.22

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