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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.77, 10,847.13 and 2,552.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.77, 10,847.13 and 2,552.98 is: 3,827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.77 : 10,847.13 = 2,552.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.77/10,847.13 = 2,552.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.77x = 10,847.13 × 2,552.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.77x = 27,692,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,692,505.95/7,235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.17

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