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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.32, 10,881.36 and 2,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.32, 10,881.36 and 2,635.68 is: 3,954.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.32 : 10,881.36 = 2,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.32/10,881.36 = 2,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.32x = 10,881.36 × 2,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.32x = 28,679,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,679,782.92/7,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.57

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