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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.68, 10,853.79 and 2,041.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.68, 10,853.79 and 2,041.69 is: 3,062.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.68 : 10,853.79 = 2,041.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.68/10,853.79 = 2,041.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.68x = 10,853.79 × 2,041.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.68x = 22,160,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160,074.51/7,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.61

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