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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.60, 10,886.76 and 2,063.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.60, 10,886.76 and 2,063.34 is: 3,095.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.60 : 10,886.76 = 2,063.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.60/10,886.76 = 2,063.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.60x = 10,886.76 × 2,063.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.60x = 22,463,087.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,463,087.38/7,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.11

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