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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.78, 10,925.15 and 2,351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.78, 10,925.15 and 2,351.23 is: 3,527.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.78 : 10,925.15 = 2,351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.78/10,925.15 = 2,351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.78x = 10,925.15 × 2,351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.78x = 25,687,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,687,501.37/7,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.16

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