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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.23, 10,853.26 and 2,792.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.23, 10,853.26 and 2,792.91 is: 4,189.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.23 : 10,853.26 = 2,792.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.23/10,853.26 = 2,792.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.23x = 10,853.26 × 2,792.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.23x = 30,312,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,312,222.58/7,235.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.53

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