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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.73, 10,848.02 and 3,335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.73, 10,848.02 and 3,335.49 is: 5,000.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.73 : 10,848.02 = 3,335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.73/10,848.02 = 3,335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.73x = 10,848.02 × 3,335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.73x = 36,183,445.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,183,445.55/7,235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.66

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