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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.58, 10,881.88 and 2,637.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.58, 10,881.88 and 2,637.94 is: 3,956.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.58 : 10,881.88 = 2,637.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.58/10,881.88 = 2,637.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.58x = 10,881.88 × 2,637.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.58x = 28,705,746.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,705,746.53/7,254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.91

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