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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.47, 10,853.44 and 2,491.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.47, 10,853.44 and 2,491.58 is: 3,737.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.47 : 10,853.44 = 2,491.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.47/10,853.44 = 2,491.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.47x = 10,853.44 × 2,491.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.47x = 27,042,201.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,042,201.58/7,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.45

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