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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.65, 10,847.84 and 2,037.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.65, 10,847.84 and 2,037.93 is: 3,057.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.65 : 10,847.84 = 2,037.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.65/10,847.84 = 2,037.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.65x = 10,847.84 × 2,037.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.65x = 22,107,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,107,128.38/7,231.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.00

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