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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.49, 10,883.05 and 2,635.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.49, 10,883.05 and 2,635.85 is: 3,955.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.49 : 10,883.05 = 2,635.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.49/10,883.05 = 2,635.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.49x = 10,883.05 × 2,635.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.49x = 28,686,087.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,686,087.34/7,252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.34

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