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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.72, 10,846.30 and 2,037.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.72, 10,846.30 and 2,037.56 is: 3,055.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.72 : 10,846.30 = 2,037.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.72/10,846.30 = 2,037.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.72x = 10,846.30 × 2,037.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.72x = 22,099,987.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099,987.03/7,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.98

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