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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.96, 10,883.28 and 2,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.96, 10,883.28 and 2,325.76 is: 3,487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.96 : 10,883.28 = 2,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.96/10,883.28 = 2,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.96x = 10,883.28 × 2,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.96x = 25,311,897.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,311,897.29/7,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.95

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