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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.32, 10,727.76 and 2,535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.32, 10,727.76 and 2,535.96 is: 3,803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.32 : 10,727.76 = 2,535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.32/10,727.76 = 2,535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.32x = 10,727.76 × 2,535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.32x = 27,205,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,205,170.25/7,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.15

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