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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.56, 10,727.22 and 2,535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.56, 10,727.22 and 2,535.56 is: 3,802.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.56 : 10,727.22 = 2,535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.56/10,727.22 = 2,535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.56x = 10,727.22 × 2,535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.56x = 27,199,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199,509.94/7,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.77

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