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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.40, 10,851.20 and 3,073.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.40, 10,851.20 and 3,073.26 is: 4,609.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.40 : 10,851.20 = 3,073.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.40/10,851.20 = 3,073.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.40x = 10,851.20 × 3,073.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.40x = 33,348,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,348,543.55/7,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.08

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