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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.04, 10,852.56 and 2,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.04, 10,852.56 and 2,618.08 is: 3,927.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.04 : 10,852.56 = 2,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.04/10,852.56 = 2,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.04x = 10,852.56 × 2,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.04x = 28,412,870.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,412,870.28/7,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.12

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