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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.78, 10,891.52 and 2,640.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.78, 10,891.52 and 2,640.78 is: 3,962.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.78 : 10,891.52 = 2,640.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.78/10,891.52 = 2,640.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.78x = 10,891.52 × 2,640.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.78x = 28,762,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,762,108.19/7,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.93

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