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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.51, 10,847.63 and 2,037.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.51, 10,847.63 and 2,037.79 is: 3,056.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.51 : 10,847.63 = 2,037.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.51/10,847.63 = 2,037.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.51x = 10,847.63 × 2,037.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.51x = 22,105,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,105,191.94/7,231.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.79

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