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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.11, 10,854.18 and 2,041.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.11, 10,854.18 and 2,041.98 is: 3,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.11 : 10,854.18 = 2,041.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.11/10,854.18 = 2,041.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.11x = 10,854.18 × 2,041.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.11x = 22,164,018.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164,018.48/7,236.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.98

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