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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.02, 10,853.40 and 2,554.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.02, 10,853.40 and 2,554.06 is: 3,831.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.02 : 10,853.40 = 2,554.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.02/10,853.40 = 2,554.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.02x = 10,853.40 × 2,554.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.02x = 27,720,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,720,234.80/7,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.40

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