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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.17, 10,838.58 and 2,547.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.17, 10,838.58 and 2,547.63 is: 3,819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.17 : 10,838.58 = 2,547.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.17/10,838.58 = 2,547.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.17x = 10,838.58 × 2,547.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.17x = 27,612,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,612,691.57/7,230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.10

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