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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.72, 10,853.64 and 2,554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.72, 10,853.64 and 2,554.56 is: 3,832.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.72 : 10,853.64 = 2,554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.72/10,853.64 = 2,554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.72x = 10,853.64 × 2,554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.72x = 27,726,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,726,274.60/7,234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.39

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