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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.03, 10,844.96 and 2,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.03, 10,844.96 and 2,847.52 is: 4,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.03 : 10,844.96 = 2,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.03/10,844.96 = 2,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.03x = 10,844.96 × 2,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.03x = 30,881,239.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,881,239.82/7,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.25

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