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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.70, 10,882.05 and 2,637.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.70, 10,882.05 and 2,637.10 is: 3,955.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.70 : 10,882.05 = 2,637.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.70/10,882.05 = 2,637.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.70x = 10,882.05 × 2,637.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.70x = 28,697,054.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,697,054.06/7,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.65

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