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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.08, 10,846.35 and 2,486.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.08, 10,846.35 and 2,486.03 is: 3,729.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.08 : 10,846.35 = 2,486.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.08/10,846.35 = 2,486.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.08x = 10,846.35 × 2,486.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.08x = 26,964,297.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,964,297.26/7,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.46

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