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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.82, 10,887.36 and 2,326.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.82, 10,887.36 and 2,326.35 is: 3,490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.82 : 10,887.36 = 2,326.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.82/10,887.36 = 2,326.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.82x = 10,887.36 × 2,326.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.82x = 25,327,809.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,327,809.94/7,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.21

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