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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.56, 10,886.10 and 2,063.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.56, 10,886.10 and 2,063.43 is: 3,095.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.56 : 10,886.10 = 2,063.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.56/10,886.10 = 2,063.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.56x = 10,886.10 × 2,063.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.56x = 22,462,705.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462,705.32/7,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.08

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