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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.66, 10,846.85 and 2,549.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.66, 10,846.85 and 2,549.69 is: 3,824.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.66 : 10,846.85 = 2,549.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.66/10,846.85 = 2,549.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.66x = 10,846.85 × 2,549.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.66x = 27,656,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,656,139.68/7,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.85

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