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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.59, 10,853.91 and 2,042.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.59, 10,853.91 and 2,042.87 is: 3,064.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.59 : 10,853.91 = 2,042.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.59/10,853.91 = 2,042.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.59x = 10,853.91 × 2,042.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.59x = 22,173,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,173,127.12/7,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.03

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