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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.13, 10,854.22 and 2,553.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.13, 10,854.22 and 2,553.59 is: 3,830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.13 : 10,854.22 = 2,553.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.13/10,854.22 = 2,553.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.13x = 10,854.22 × 2,553.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.13x = 27,717,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,717,248.40/7,236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.40

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