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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.62, 10,883.65 and 2,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.62, 10,883.65 and 2,325.72 is: 3,487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.62 : 10,883.65 = 2,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.62/10,883.65 = 2,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.62x = 10,883.65 × 2,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.62x = 25,312,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,312,322.48/7,258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.21

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