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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.04, 10,887.76 and 2,326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.04, 10,887.76 and 2,326.51 is: 3,489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.04 : 10,887.76 = 2,326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.04/10,887.76 = 2,326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.04x = 10,887.76 × 2,326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.04x = 25,330,428.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,330,428.08/7,258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.98

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