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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155.08, 10,732.62 and 2,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155.08, 10,732.62 and 2,537 is: 3,805.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155.08 : 10,732.62 = 2,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155.08/10,732.62 = 2,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155.08x = 10,732.62 × 2,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155.08x = 27,228,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228,656.94/7,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.50

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