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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.49, 10,884.55 and 2,636.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.49, 10,884.55 and 2,636.85 is: 3,956.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.49 : 10,884.55 = 2,636.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.49/10,884.55 = 2,636.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.49x = 10,884.55 × 2,636.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.49x = 28,700,925.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,700,925.67/7,253.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.84

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