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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155.36, 10,733.52 and 2,475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155.36, 10,733.52 and 2,475.83 is: 3,713.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155.36 : 10,733.52 = 2,475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155.36/10,733.52 = 2,475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155.36x = 10,733.52 × 2,475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155.36x = 26,574,370.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,574,370.82/7,155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.91

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