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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.61, 10,854.54 and 2,556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.61, 10,854.54 and 2,556.24 is: 3,834.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.61 : 10,854.54 = 2,556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.61/10,854.54 = 2,556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.61x = 10,854.54 × 2,556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.61x = 27,746,809.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,746,809.33/7,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.76

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