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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.32, 10,853.82 and 2,556.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.32, 10,853.82 and 2,556.90 is: 3,833.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.32 : 10,853.82 = 2,556.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.32/10,853.82 = 2,556.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.32x = 10,853.82 × 2,556.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.32x = 27,752,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,752,132.36/7,240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.00

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