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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.36, 10,732.86 and 2,534.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.36, 10,732.86 and 2,534.76 is: 3,803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.36 : 10,732.86 = 2,534.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.36/10,732.86 = 2,534.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.36x = 10,732.86 × 2,534.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.36x = 27,205,224.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,205,224.21/7,152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.67

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