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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.42, 10,887.93 and 2,063.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.42, 10,887.93 and 2,063.25 is: 3,095.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.42 : 10,887.93 = 2,063.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.42/10,887.93 = 2,063.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.42x = 10,887.93 × 2,063.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.42x = 22,464,521.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,464,521.57/7,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.39

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