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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.27, 10,855.63 and 2,620.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.27, 10,855.63 and 2,620.27 is: 3,930.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.27 : 10,855.63 = 2,620.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.27/10,855.63 = 2,620.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.27x = 10,855.63 × 2,620.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.27x = 28,444,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,444,681.62/7,237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.31

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