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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.44, 10,849.50 and 2,553.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.44, 10,849.50 and 2,553.57 is: 3,829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.44 : 10,849.50 = 2,553.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.44/10,849.50 = 2,553.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.44x = 10,849.50 × 2,553.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.44x = 27,704,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,704,957.72/7,234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.59

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