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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.81, 10,855.21 and 2,042.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.81, 10,855.21 and 2,042.69 is: 3,064.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.81 : 10,855.21 = 2,042.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.81/10,855.21 = 2,042.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.81x = 10,855.21 × 2,042.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.81x = 22,173,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,173,773.36/7,236.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.03

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