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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.28, 10,854.42 and 2,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.28, 10,854.42 and 2,041.48 is: 3,062.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.28 : 10,854.42 = 2,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.28/10,854.42 = 2,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.28x = 10,854.42 × 2,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.28x = 22,159,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159,081.34/7,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.22

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