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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.76, 10,853.62 and 2,041.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.76, 10,853.62 and 2,041.62 is: 3,062.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.76 : 10,853.62 = 2,041.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.76/10,853.62 = 2,041.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.76x = 10,853.62 × 2,041.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.76x = 22,158,967.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,967.66/7,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.42

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