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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.48, 10,883.86 and 2,637.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.48, 10,883.86 and 2,637.24 is: 3,956.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.48 : 10,883.86 = 2,637.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.48/10,883.86 = 2,637.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.48x = 10,883.86 × 2,637.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.48x = 28,703,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,703,350.95/7,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.09

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