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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.03, 10,846.55 and 2,036.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.03, 10,846.55 and 2,036.23 is: 3,054.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.03 : 10,846.55 = 2,036.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.03/10,846.55 = 2,036.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.03x = 10,846.55 × 2,036.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.03x = 22,086,060.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,086,060.33/7,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.35

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