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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.76, 10,850.64 and 2,040.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.76, 10,850.64 and 2,040.04 is: 3,060.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.76 : 10,850.64 = 2,040.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.76/10,850.64 = 2,040.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.76x = 10,850.64 × 2,040.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.76x = 22,135,739.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,739.63/7,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.06

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