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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.11, 10,855.35 and 2,492.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.11, 10,855.35 and 2,492.07 is: 3,738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.11 : 10,855.35 = 2,492.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.11/10,855.35 = 2,492.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.11x = 10,855.35 × 2,492.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.11x = 27,052,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,052,292.07/7,236.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.52

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