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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.74, 10,852.98 and 2,553.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.74, 10,852.98 and 2,553.79 is: 3,830.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.74 : 10,852.98 = 2,553.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.74/10,852.98 = 2,553.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.74x = 10,852.98 × 2,553.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.74x = 27,716,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,716,177.53/7,234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.98

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