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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.06, 10,854.05 and 2,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.06, 10,854.05 and 2,041.92 is: 3,062.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.06 : 10,854.05 = 2,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.06/10,854.05 = 2,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.06x = 10,854.05 × 2,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.06x = 22,163,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,163,101.78/7,236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.87

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