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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.73, 10,853.27 and 3,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.73, 10,853.27 and 3,017.24 is: 4,525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.73 : 10,853.27 = 3,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.73/10,853.27 = 3,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.73x = 10,853.27 × 3,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.73x = 32,746,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,746,952.97/7,235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.73

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