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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.60, 10,886.40 and 2,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.60, 10,886.40 and 2,063.52 is: 3,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.60 : 10,886.40 = 2,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.60/10,886.40 = 2,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.60x = 10,886.40 × 2,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.60x = 22,464,304.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,464,304.13/7,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.28

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