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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.28, 10,851.96 and 2,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.28, 10,851.96 and 2,041.56 is: 3,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.28 : 10,851.96 = 2,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.28/10,851.96 = 2,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.28x = 10,851.96 × 2,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.28x = 22,154,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,154,927.46/7,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.07

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