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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.37, 10,853.43 and 2,041.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.37, 10,853.43 and 2,041.65 is: 3,062.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.37 : 10,853.43 = 2,041.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.37/10,853.43 = 2,041.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.37x = 10,853.43 × 2,041.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.37x = 22,158,905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,905.36/7,235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.58

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