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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.28, 10,885.36 and 2,062.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.28, 10,885.36 and 2,062.48 is: 3,093.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.28 : 10,885.36 = 2,062.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.28/10,885.36 = 2,062.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.28x = 10,885.36 × 2,062.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.28x = 22,450,837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450,837.29/7,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.56

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