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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.95, 10,856.73 and 3,232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.95, 10,856.73 and 3,232.02 is: 4,849.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.95 : 10,856.73 = 3,232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.95/10,856.73 = 3,232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.95x = 10,856.73 × 3,232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.95x = 35,089,168.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,089,168.49/7,234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.95

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