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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.91, 10,855.62 and 2,853.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.91, 10,855.62 and 2,853.54 is: 4,281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.91 : 10,855.62 = 2,853.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.91/10,855.62 = 2,853.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.91x = 10,855.62 × 2,853.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.91x = 30,976,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,976,945.89/7,235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.00

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