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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.12, 10,846.56 and 2,036.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.12, 10,846.56 and 2,036.92 is: 3,055.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.12 : 10,846.56 = 2,036.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.12/10,846.56 = 2,036.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.12x = 10,846.56 × 2,036.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.12x = 22,093,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093,575.00/7,231.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.35

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