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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.52, 10,881.88 and 2,636.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.52, 10,881.88 and 2,636.52 is: 3,955.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.52 : 10,881.88 = 2,636.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.52/10,881.88 = 2,636.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.52x = 10,881.88 × 2,636.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.52x = 28,690,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,690,294.26/7,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.36

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