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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,154.88, 10,733.94 and 2,537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,154.88, 10,733.94 and 2,537.88 is: 3,807.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,154.88 : 10,733.94 = 2,537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,154.88/10,733.94 = 2,537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,154.88x = 10,733.94 × 2,537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,154.88x = 27,241,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,241,451.65/7,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.39

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