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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.88, 10,732.44 and 2,536.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.88, 10,732.44 and 2,536.88 is: 3,805.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.88 : 10,732.44 = 2,536.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.88/10,732.44 = 2,536.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.88x = 10,732.44 × 2,536.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.88x = 27,226,912.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,226,912.39/7,153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.89

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