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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.88, 10,852.46 and 2,616.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.88, 10,852.46 and 2,616.88 is: 3,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.88 : 10,852.46 = 2,616.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.88/10,852.46 = 2,616.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.88x = 10,852.46 × 2,616.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.88x = 28,399,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,399,585.52/7,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.91

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