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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.72, 10,853.56 and 2,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.72, 10,853.56 and 2,041.72 is: 3,062.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.72 : 10,853.56 = 2,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.72/10,853.56 = 2,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.72x = 10,853.56 × 2,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.72x = 22,159,930.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159,930.52/7,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.57

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