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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.51, 10,854.96 and 3,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.51, 10,854.96 and 3,541.68 is: 5,312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.51 : 10,854.96 = 3,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.51/10,854.96 = 3,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.51x = 10,854.96 × 3,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.51x = 38,444,794.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,444,794.73/7,236.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.62

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