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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.20, 10,850.10 and 2,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.20, 10,850.10 and 2,553.40 is: 3,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.20 : 10,850.10 = 2,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.20/10,850.10 = 2,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.20x = 10,850.10 × 2,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.20x = 27,704,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,704,645.34/7,235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.15

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