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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.47, 10,853.33 and 2,555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.47, 10,853.33 and 2,555.36 is: 3,833.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.47 : 10,853.33 = 2,555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.47/10,853.33 = 2,555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.47x = 10,853.33 × 2,555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.47x = 27,734,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,734,165.35/7,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.08

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