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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.68, 10,850.52 and 3,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.68, 10,850.52 and 3,942.24 is: 5,913.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.68 : 10,850.52 = 3,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.68/10,850.52 = 3,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.68x = 10,850.52 × 3,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.68x = 42,775,353.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,775,353.96/7,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.36

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