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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.98, 10,853.64 and 3,017.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.98, 10,853.64 and 3,017.49 is: 4,526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.98 : 10,853.64 = 3,017.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.98/10,853.64 = 3,017.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.98x = 10,853.64 × 3,017.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.98x = 32,750,784.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,750,784.84/7,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.10

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