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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.59, 10,852.41 and 2,041.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.59, 10,852.41 and 2,041.87 is: 3,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.59 : 10,852.41 = 2,041.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.59/10,852.41 = 2,041.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.59x = 10,852.41 × 2,041.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.59x = 22,159,210.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159,210.41/7,235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.53

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