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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.02, 10,884.39 and 2,636.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.02, 10,884.39 and 2,636.02 is: 3,955.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.02 : 10,884.39 = 2,636.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.02/10,884.39 = 2,636.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.02x = 10,884.39 × 2,636.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.02x = 28,691,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,691,412.22/7,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.79

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