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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155, 10,733.04 and 2,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155, 10,733.04 and 2,538 is: 3,807.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155 : 10,733.04 = 2,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155/10,733.04 = 2,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155x = 10,733.04 × 2,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155x = 27,240,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,240,455.52/7,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.19

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