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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.32, 10,855.08 and 2,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.32, 10,855.08 and 2,042.24 is: 3,063.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.32 : 10,855.08 = 2,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.32/10,855.08 = 2,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.32x = 10,855.08 × 2,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.32x = 22,168,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168,678.58/7,236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.53

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