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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.86, 10,858.15 and 2,557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.86, 10,858.15 and 2,557.32 is: 3,836.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.86 : 10,858.15 = 2,557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.86/10,858.15 = 2,557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.86x = 10,858.15 × 2,557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.86x = 27,767,787.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,767,787.71/7,237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.47

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