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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.97, 10,858.84 and 2,560.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.97, 10,858.84 and 2,560.51 is: 3,841.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.97 : 10,858.84 = 2,560.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.97/10,858.84 = 2,560.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.97x = 10,858.84 × 2,560.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.97x = 27,804,168.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,804,168.41/7,236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.96

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