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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.43, 10,853.12 and 2,041.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.43, 10,853.12 and 2,041.31 is: 3,061.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.43 : 10,853.12 = 2,041.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.43/10,853.12 = 2,041.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.43x = 10,853.12 × 2,041.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.43x = 22,154,517.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,154,517.92/7,235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.95

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