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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.89, 10,836.61 and 2,847.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.89, 10,836.61 and 2,847.17 is: 4,266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.89 : 10,836.61 = 2,847.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.89/10,836.61 = 2,847.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.89x = 10,836.61 × 2,847.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.89x = 30,853,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,853,670.89/7,230.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.93

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