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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.06, 10,846.59 and 2,848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.06, 10,846.59 and 2,848.96 is: 4,273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.06 : 10,846.59 = 2,848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.06/10,846.59 = 2,848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.06x = 10,846.59 × 2,848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.06x = 30,901,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,901,501.05/7,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.44

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