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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.67, 10,854.54 and 2,557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.67, 10,854.54 and 2,557.06 is: 3,834.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.67 : 10,854.54 = 2,557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.67/10,854.54 = 2,557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.67x = 10,854.54 × 2,557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.67x = 27,755,678.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755,678.44/7,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.89

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