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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.53, 10,848.21 and 2,553.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.53, 10,848.21 and 2,553.33 is: 3,828.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.53 : 10,848.21 = 2,553.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.53/10,848.21 = 2,553.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.53x = 10,848.21 × 2,553.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.53x = 27,699,060.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,699,060.04/7,234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.73

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