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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.61, 10,884.84 and 2,325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.61, 10,884.84 and 2,325.56 is: 3,487.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.61 : 10,884.84 = 2,325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.61/10,884.84 = 2,325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.61x = 10,884.84 × 2,325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.61x = 25,313,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,313,282.46/7,258.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.35

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