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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.18, 10,886.46 and 2,325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.18, 10,886.46 and 2,325.69 is: 3,488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.18 : 10,886.46 = 2,325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.18/10,886.46 = 2,325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.18x = 10,886.46 × 2,325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.18x = 25,318,531.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,318,531.16/7,257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.76

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