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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,232.82, 10,845.96 and 2,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,232.82, 10,845.96 and 2,849.52 is: 4,272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,232.82 : 10,845.96 = 2,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,232.82/10,845.96 = 2,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,232.82x = 10,845.96 × 2,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,232.82x = 30,905,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,905,779.94/7,232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.99

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