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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.77, 10,851.60 and 2,552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.77, 10,851.60 and 2,552.68 is: 3,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.77 : 10,851.60 = 2,552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.77/10,851.60 = 2,552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.77x = 10,851.60 × 2,552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.77x = 27,700,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,700,685.43/7,233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.36

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